How far is Laurel Hollow, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Laurel Hollow, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.13 mi
01h 00m
Flight
26.46 mi
42.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.46 mi
Kilometers
42.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.13 mi
Kilometers
61.37 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Mon, Jun 1, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Laurel Hollow
Mon, Jun 1, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel Hollow
2026-06-01T00:59
Arrive Manhattan
Mon, Jun 1, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel Hollow
9:30 PM EDT
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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Laurel Hollow
16.5 mi
00h 30m
To Manhattan
21.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel Hollow and Manhattan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Hollow and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on Moores Hill Road

    38 m · 12 sec · Moores Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Moores Hill Road

    40 m · 7 sec · Moores Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Northern Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Service Road

    744 ft · 14 sec · North Service Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York

    664 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue

    2280 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard

    24 m · 2 sec · Laurel Hill Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Hunters Point Avenue

    2199 ft · 1 min · Hunters Point Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Van Dam Street

    1856 ft · 1 min · Van Dam Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Van Dam Street

    34 m · 8 sec · Van Dam Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

    1850 ft · 35 sec · Queens Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Queensboro Plaza

    1.2 km · 58 sec · Queensboro Plaza

  15. 15

    Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street West

    97 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 60th Street

    708 ft · 28 sec · East 60th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    3148 ft · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 72nd Street

    1530 ft · 41 sec · East 72nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Madison Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 85th Street

    154 m · 12 sec · East 85th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1927 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel Hollow and Manhattan.

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
14.7 mi · 38%
Northern Boulevard
11.5 mi · 30%
Searingtown Road
1.25 mi · 3%
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
0.86 mi · 2%
Queensboro Plaza
0.72 mi · 2%
Madison Avenue
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

14.7 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 30m from Laurel Hollow
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laurel Hollow and Sunny near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laurel Hollow to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Laurel Hollow and 21.6 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel Hollow and Sunny near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 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
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
New York City Marriage Bureau
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

New York City Marriage Bureau

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10007
Rating 4.1/5 150 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau,Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Hollow and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 26.46 mi (42.58 km).

Laurel Hollow

#1 Laurel Hollow

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population2,027
Coordinates40.8567700, -73.4695700
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Manhattan

#2 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.469484, 40.856653)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.74
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.37 $10.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.00 $12.01
Premium $4.86 $6.51 $13.03
Diesel $4.69 $6.29 $12.58

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurel Hollow and Manhattan. The current time is 00:59:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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