How far is Manhattan, NY from Bergen Beach, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Bergen Beach, NY is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.65 mi
00h 39m
Flight
11.69 mi
18.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.69 mi
Kilometers
18.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.65 mi
Kilometers
25.19 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bergen Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Wed, Apr 15, 10:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-15T20:59
Arrive Bergen Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
New York City
NY

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

From Manhattan
7.8 mi
00h 19m
To Bergen Beach
7.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Bergen Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on 86th Street Transverse

    1972 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    3239 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 72nd Street

    2739 ft · 1 min · East 72nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    3268 ft · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 25A, NY 25

    2943 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Van Dam Street

    2827 ft · 2 min · Van Dam Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Borden Avenue

    989 ft · 30 sec · Borden Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1675 ft · 52 sec · Borden Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island

    557 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2880 ft · 54 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue

    1416 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Vandervoort Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Vandervoort Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Street

    2186 ft · 1 min · Grand Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bushwick Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hart Street

    594 ft · 33 sec · Hart Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Rockaway Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Rockaway Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    2825 ft · 1 min · East New York Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kings Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    581 ft · 18 sec · Church Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ralph Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Ralph Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Avenue N

    99 m · 14 sec · Avenue N

  27. 27

    Continue on Veterans Avenue

    2318 ft · 2 min · Veterans Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East 71st Street

    44 m · 14 sec · East 71st Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Avenue U

    79 m · 17 sec · Avenue U

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 72nd Street

    11 m · 2 sec · East 72nd Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 72nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
197.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ralph Avenue
2.28 mi · 15%
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge
1.41 mi · 9%
Broadway
1.33 mi · 8%
Bushwick Avenue
1.28 mi · 8%
Rockaway Avenue
0.8 mi · 5%
Vandervoort Avenue
0.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ralph Avenue

Turn right onto Ralph Avenue

2.28 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New York City
00h 19m from Manhattan
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manhattan and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bergen Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Bergen Beach?

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Manhattan and 7.8 miles from Bergen Beach.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Manhattan and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bergen Beach.

Stop Ideas Near New York City

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 New York City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 3.5 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 5.2 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 3.3 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 New York City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Bergen Beach. Straight-line distance: 11.69 mi (18.81 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bergen Beach

Bergen Beach is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6203800, -73.9068000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Bergen Beach (-73.9068, 40.62038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.09 L · about $2.20
Round trip
$4.41
1.1 gal · 4.18 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.20 $4.41
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.46 $4.93
Premium $4.86 $2.67 $5.35
Diesel $4.69 $2.58 $5.16

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Bergen Beach. The current time is 20:59:56.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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