How far is Manhattan, NY from Baychester, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Baychester, NY is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Baychester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Baychester.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
1972 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse
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Continue on East 84th Street
2037 ft · 1 min · East 84th Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto East 125th Street
764 ft · 17 sec · East 125th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bronx, Queens, Randalls lsland
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1871 ft · 40 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep straight to continue on I 278 East, I 87 North: Bronx, Yankee Stadium
754 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1289 ft · 28 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
1.1 km · 1 min · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bartow Avenue, Co-op City Boulevard
153 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Baychester Avenue
60 m · 7 sec · Baychester Avenue
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Turn straight onto I 95 Soutth
157 m · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Bartow Avenue
1213 ft · 56 sec · Bartow Avenue
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Turn right onto Bruner Avenue
678 ft · 30 sec · Bruner Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bruner Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Baychester.
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.
Bruckner Expressway
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
7.12 mi · 00h 11m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manhattan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baychester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Baychester?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Manhattan and 6.3 miles from Baychester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 $1.76 one way or $3.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Manhattan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baychester.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Baychester. Straight-line distance: 9.02 mi (14.51 km).
#1 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baychester
Baychester is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8692800, -73.8364500 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baychester (-73.83645, 40.86928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 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 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
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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