How far is Long Island City, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Long Island City, NY to New York City, NY is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Island City and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Island City and New York City.
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Start on 47th Avenue
551 ft · 21 sec · 47th Avenue
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Turn left onto 11th Street
725 ft · 36 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
141 m · 19 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto 50th Avenue
145 m · 16 sec · 50th Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 495 West: Queens Midtown Tunnel
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto 51st Avenue
8 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight left
140 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
74 m · 8 sec · Long Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Queens-Midtown Tunnel
1.3 mi · 2 min · Queens-Midtown Tunnel
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, 34th to 35th Street, 2nd Avenue
955 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East 35th Street
782 ft · 36 sec · East 35th Street
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Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
2099 ft · 1 min · Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto East 27th Street
150 m · 19 sec · East 27th Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue South
2608 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue South
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Continue on Union Square East
810 ft · 34 sec · Union Square East
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Continue on Broadway
1.6 mi · 6 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Island City and New York City.
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.
Broadway
Continue on Broadway
1.64 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers leaving Long Island City and Sunny near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Island City to New York City?
The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Long Island City and 3.4 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.93 one way or $1.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers around Long Island City and Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Island City and New York City. Straight-line distance: 3.67 mi (5.9 km).
#1 Long Island City
Long Island City is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7448200, -73.9487500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 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 | $4.45 | $0.93 | $1.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.05 | $2.09 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.37 | $2.73 |
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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