How far is Lakeview, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Lakeview, NY to New York City, NY is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.14 mi
00h 55m
Flight
18.62 mi
29.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.62 mi
Kilometers
29.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.14 mi
Kilometers
48.51 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Fri, Nov 6, 4:40 PM EST
Return by in Lakeview
Fri, Nov 6, 5:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeview
2026-11-06T15:44
Arrive New York City
Fri, Nov 6, 4:40 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeview
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Lakeview
12 mi
00h 27m
To New York City
18.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Lakeview Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Overnight
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeview and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeview and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on Donlon Place

    18 m · 3 sec · Donlon Place

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Woodfield Road

    92 m · 13 sec · Woodfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eagle Avenue

    2064 ft · 1 min · Eagle Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hempstead Avenue

    2051 ft · 47 sec · Hempstead Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward SO West: New York

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1780 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park

    97 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

    133 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

    532 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West

    81 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

    549 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue

    31 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 212th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    973 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Long Island Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeview and New York City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
7.3 mi · 24%
Southern State Parkway
3.16 mi · 10%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.97 mi · 7%
Williamsburg Bridge
1.9 mi · 6%
I 278 West
1.5 mi · 5%
Clearview Expressway
1.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

7.3 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 27m from Lakeview
Leave By
4:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Lakeview and Rain near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeview to New York City?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 12 miles from Lakeview and 18.1 miles from New York City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Lakeview and Rain near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 10.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeview and New York City. Straight-line distance: 18.62 mi (29.96 km).

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#1 Lakeview

Lakeview is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6853800, -73.6526300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Donlon Place (-73.652664, 40.685402)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $4.87 $5.16 $10.33
Premium $5.27 $5.58 $11.17
Diesel $6.47 $6.86 $13.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeview and New York City. The current time is 15:44:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.