How far is Manhattan, NY from Carle Place, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Carle Place, NY is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Carle Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Carle Place.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
1972 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
3239 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto East 72nd Street
2739 ft · 1 min · East 72nd Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
3268 ft · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 25A, NY 25
2943 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Van Dam Street
2827 ft · 2 min · Van Dam Street
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Turn left onto Borden Avenue
989 ft · 30 sec · Borden Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3085 ft · 1 min · Borden Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
16.6 mi · 24 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge
2105 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
2442 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Northern State Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glen Cove Road
1365 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Glen Cove Road South, Hempstead
537 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Glen Cove Road
1689 ft · 36 sec · Glen Cove Road
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Turn left onto Westbury Avenue
1882 ft · 43 sec · Westbury Avenue
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Turn left onto Silver Lake Boulevard
707 ft · 35 sec · Silver Lake Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Appletree Lane
126 m · 21 sec · Appletree Lane
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Turn right onto 12th Street
123 m · 18 sec · 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Carle Place.
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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
16.6 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely near Carle Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Carle Place?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Manhattan and 12.7 miles from Carle Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely near Carle Place.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
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 Hillside.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Carle Place. Straight-line distance: 18.74 mi (30.16 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 Carle Place
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 4,981 |
| Coordinates | 40.7526000, -73.6104100 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carle Place (-73.61041, 40.7526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
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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