How far is Manhattan, NY from College Point, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to College Point, NY is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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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 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and College Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and College Point.
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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 slight right to continue on I 278 West: Queens, Airports, Citi Field
2667 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1.5 mi · 3 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway
2819 ft · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Astoria Boulevard, 82nd Street, Airport Terminal A, Terminal B Wait Area
950 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Astoria Boulevard South
1.9 mi · 3 min · Astoria Boulevard South
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Take the ramp straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Whitestone Expressway
1500 ft · 18 sec · Whitestone Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Linden Place
2027 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Whitestone Expressway Service Road
1608 ft · 37 sec · Whitestone Expressway Service Road
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Turn left onto Linden Place
2916 ft · 1 min · Linden Place
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Continue on 132nd Street Extension
1110 ft · 38 sec · 132nd Street Extension
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Turn left onto 20th Avenue
1304 ft · 42 sec · 20th Avenue
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Turn right onto 127th Street
2265 ft · 1 min · 127th Street
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue
1394 ft · 59 sec · 11th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Place
49 m · 5 sec · College Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and College Point.
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.
3rd Avenue
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
2.07 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Manhattan and Mostly Clear near College Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to College Point?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 College Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manhattan and Mostly Clear near College Point.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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 College Point. Straight-line distance: 6.3 mi (10.14 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 College Point
College Point is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7876000, -73.8459700 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Point (-73.84597, 40.7876)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.27 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $2.84 | $5.67 |
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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