How far is Great Neck Estates, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Great Neck Estates, NY to New York City, NY is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Neck Estates and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Neck Estates and New York City.
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Start on Cedar Drive
688 ft · 25 sec · Cedar Drive
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Turn left onto Bayview Avenue
2505 ft · 54 sec · Bayview Avenue
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Continue on Great Neck Road
1188 ft · 24 sec · Great Neck Road
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Continue on Great Neck Road
1267 ft · 31 sec · Great Neck Road
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Turn slight right onto Northern Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Douglaston Parkway
1 km · 1 min · Douglaston Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, West Manhattan
160 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Manhattan
1586 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
569 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
2055 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.1 km · 2 min · 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 Great Neck Estates 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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
8.83 mi · 00h 12m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Neck Estates to New York City?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Great Neck Estates and 12.3 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
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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Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Neck Estates and New York City. Straight-line distance: 14.96 mi (24.07 km).
#1 Great Neck Estates
City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,867 |
| Coordinates | 40.7870500, -73.7368000 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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 (-74.006154, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.01 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
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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