How far is Levittown, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Levittown, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
36.18 mi
00h 59m
Flight
23.98 mi
38.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.98 mi
Kilometers
38.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.18 mi
Kilometers
58.22 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Sat, Nov 7, 12:04 PM EST
Return by in Levittown
Sat, Nov 7, 1:04 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Levittown
2026-11-07T11:05
Arrive Manhattan
Sat, Nov 7, 12:04 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Levittown
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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Levittown
16.2 mi
00h 29m
To Manhattan
20 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Levittown Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Saturday
Using Hicksville as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 14 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Levittown and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on Hempstead Turnpike

    913 ft · 23 sec · Hempstead Turnpike

  2. 2

    Continue on Hempstead Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Bellmore Road

    133 m · 12 sec · North Bellmore Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward W North: Westbury

    141 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Wantagh State Parkway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Wantagh State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on N West: New York

    3230 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Northern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtown

    1176 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road

    113 m · 18 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Service Road

    123 m · 8 sec · North Service Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West

    797 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.1 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  13. 13

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

    2280 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard

    24 m · 2 sec · Laurel Hill Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hunters Point Avenue

    2199 ft · 1 min · Hunters Point Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Van Dam Street

    1856 ft · 1 min · Van Dam Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Van Dam Street

    34 m · 8 sec · Van Dam Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

    1850 ft · 35 sec · Queens Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Queensboro Plaza

    1.2 km · 58 sec · Queensboro Plaza

  20. 20

    Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level

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

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street West

    97 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 60th Street

    708 ft · 28 sec · East 60th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    3148 ft · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 72nd Street

    1530 ft · 41 sec · East 72nd Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Madison Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 85th Street

    154 m · 12 sec · East 85th Street

  27. 27

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1927 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
14.1 mi · 39%
Northern State Parkway
6.63 mi · 18%
Wantagh State Parkway
3.41 mi · 9%
Hempstead Turnpike
1.57 mi · 4%
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
0.86 mi · 2%
Queensboro Plaza
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

14.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 29m from Levittown
Leave By
4:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Levittown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Levittown to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 16.2 miles from Levittown and 20 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Levittown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
New Rochelle City Clerk
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

New Rochelle City Clerk

New Rochelle , NY
515 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 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 Levittown and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 23.98 mi (38.6 km).

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#1 Levittown

Levittown is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7259300, -73.5142900
Altitude25
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: Hempstead Turnpike (-73.514291, 40.725873)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $5.49
Round trip
$10.99
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $5.49 $10.99
Mid-grade $4.86 $6.21 $12.43
Premium $5.25 $6.72 $13.45
Diesel $6.46 $8.27 $16.53

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Levittown and Manhattan. The current time is 11:05:47.

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.