How far is Forest Hills, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Forest Hills, NY to New York City, NY is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Hills and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and New York City.
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Start on 70th Avenue
2142 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Metropolitan Avenue
4.1 mi · 9 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Turn straight onto Grand Street
80 m · 9 sec · Grand Street
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Turn slight right onto Metropolitan Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Turn left onto Marcy Avenue
1365 ft · 29 sec · Marcy Avenue
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Turn right onto Borinquen Place
668 ft · 13 sec · Borinquen Place
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Take the ramp straight toward Williamsburg Bridge
810 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Williamsburg Bridge
882 ft · 22 sec · Williamsburg Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Continue on Delancey Street
2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street
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Continue on Kenmare Street
1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Howard Street
155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Hills and New York City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Metropolitan Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Metropolitan Avenue
4.08 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Forest Hills and Sunny near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Hills to New York City?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Forest Hills and 8.6 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.05 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Hills and Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near East New York
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and New York City. Straight-line distance: 8.16 mi (13.14 km).
#1 Forest Hills
Forest Hills is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7162100, -73.8501400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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