How far is Hunts Point, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Hunts Point, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hunts Point and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hunts Point and Manhattan.
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Start on Randall Avenue
2633 ft · 57 sec · Randall Avenue
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Continue on Leggett Avenue
1530 ft · 39 sec · Leggett Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 278 West: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1230 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bruckner Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
955 ft · 20 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
1700 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
2397 ft · 1 min
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Continue on FDR Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · FDR Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward East 96th Street
108 m · 9 sec
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Continue on FDR Drive
150 m · 21 sec · FDR Drive
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Turn right onto East 96th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 96th Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
2937 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto 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 Hunts Point 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.
FDR Drive
Continue on FDR Drive
1.13 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Hunts Point and Partly Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hunts Point to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Hunts Point and 3.4 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.92 one way or $1.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Hunts Point and Partly Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hunts Point and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 4.75 mi (7.64 km).
#1 Hunts Point
Hunts Point is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8126000, -73.8840200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
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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