How far is Kensington, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Kensington, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kensington and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington and Manhattan.
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Start on Albemarle Road
9 m · 3 sec · Albemarle Road
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Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
25 m · 11 sec · Coney Island Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
1102 ft · 25 sec · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Prospect Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Prospect Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
70 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
2.4 mi · 7 min · West Street
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2072 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
794 ft · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 79 Street
906 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto West 79th Street
875 ft · 36 sec · West 79th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 86th Street
2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1066 ft · 36 sec · 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 Kensington 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.
West Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
2.43 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 Kensington and Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kensington to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Kensington and 6.1 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kensington and Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near New York City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kensington and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 9.48 mi (15.26 km).
#1 Kensington
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 1,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.6462100, -73.9706900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 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 | $4.01 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
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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