How far is Garden City, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Garden City, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Manhattan.
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Start on Stewart Avenue
22 m · 6 sec · Stewart Avenue
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Country Road
3258 ft · 1 min · Old Country Road
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Continue on Herricks Road
3121 ft · 1 min · Herricks Road
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Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike
900 ft · 17 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn right onto Marcus Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Marcus Avenue
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Continue on Marcus Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Marcus Avenue
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Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
1.5 km · 2 min · New Hyde Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Service Road
88 m · 5 sec · North Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York
945 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
12.9 mi · 18 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue
2280 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
24 m · 2 sec · Laurel Hill Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Hunters Point Avenue
2199 ft · 1 min · Hunters Point Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Dam Street
1856 ft · 1 min · Van Dam Street
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Continue on Van Dam Street
34 m · 8 sec · Van Dam Street
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
1850 ft · 35 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Continue on Queensboro Plaza
1.2 km · 58 sec · Queensboro Plaza
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Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
1.4 km · 2 min · Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
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Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street West
97 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East 60th Street
708 ft · 28 sec · East 60th Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
3148 ft · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto East 72nd Street
1530 ft · 41 sec · East 72nd Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East 85th Street
154 m · 12 sec · East 85th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1927 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City and Manhattan.
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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
12.9 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving Garden City and Light Rain near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Garden City and 19.2 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Garden City and Light Rain near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
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CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 17.81 mi (28.66 km).
#1 Garden City
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 22,224 |
| Coordinates | 40.7267700, -73.6343000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.23 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
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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