How far is Howard Beach, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Howard Beach, NY to New York City, NY is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Howard Beach and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard Beach and New York City.
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Start on 160th Avenue
49 m · 12 sec · 160th Avenue
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Turn left onto 97th Street
2137 ft · 2 min · 97th Street
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Turn right onto 156th Avenue
78 m · 17 sec · 156th Avenue
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Turn left onto Cohancy Street
1308 ft · 54 sec · Cohancy Street
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Turn left onto North Conduit Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Conduit Avenue
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Continue on North Conduit Avenue
2716 ft · 50 sec · North Conduit Avenue
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Continue on North Conduit Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · North Conduit Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Atlantic Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Atlantic Avenue
121 m · 11 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto Alabama Avenue
573 ft · 30 sec · Alabama Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
2.8 mi · 7 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Thornton Street
569 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Street
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Turn straight onto Flushing Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 min · Flushing Avenue
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Continue on Nassau Street
689 ft · 26 sec · Nassau Street
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Turn right onto Gold Street
537 ft · 28 sec · Gold Street
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Turn left onto Sands Street
1013 ft · 45 sec · Sands Street
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Continue on Sands Street
109 m · 19 sec · Sands Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Brooklyn Bridge
125 m · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard
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Continue on Centre Street
739 ft · 39 sec · Centre Street
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Turn left onto Reade Street
758 ft · 42 sec · Reade Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
43 m · 6 sec · 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 Howard Beach 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.
Broadway
Continue on Broadway
2.8 mi · 00h 07m
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 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach to New York City?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 5.7 miles from Howard Beach and 18.8 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach and New York City. Straight-line distance: 9.71 mi (15.62 km).
#1 Howard Beach
Howard Beach is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6578800, -73.8362500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.29 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $5.55 | $11.11 |
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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