How far is Manhattan, NY from Dongan Hills, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Dongan Hills, NY is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.87 mi
00h 43m
Flight
15.1 mi
24.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.1 mi
Kilometers
24.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.87 mi
Kilometers
33.58 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dongan Hills
Sat, Nov 7, 9:22 AM EST
Return by in Manhattan
Sat, Nov 7, 10:05 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-11-07T08:39
Arrive Dongan Hills
Sat, Nov 7, 9:22 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
10.4 mi
00h 21m
To Dongan Hills
10.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 16 mph W
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Dongan Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Dongan Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on 86th Street Transverse

    1972 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1349 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 79th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East 79th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward FDR Drive South

    122 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto FDR Drive

    7 mi · 14 min · FDR Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

    2.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Gowanus Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1005 ft · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway

    3210 ft · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1954 ft · 37 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road

    1097 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fingerboard Road

    1605 ft · 1 min · Fingerboard Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Hylan Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Seaview Avenue

    1336 ft · 1 min · Seaview Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hancock Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Hancock Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hancock Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Dongan Hills.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FDR Drive
6.98 mi · 33%
Gowanus Expressway
5.27 mi · 25%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.39 mi · 11%
Hylan Boulevard
1.78 mi · 9%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.39 mi · 7%
East 79th Street
1.01 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

FDR Drive

Merge slight left onto FDR Drive

6.98 mi · 00h 14m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New York City
00h 21m from Manhattan
Leave By
7:04 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Manhattan and Mostly Clear near Dongan Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Dongan Hills?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 10.4 miles from Manhattan and 10.4 miles from Dongan Hills.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Manhattan and Mostly Clear near Dongan Hills.

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 3 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 1.9 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 3.9 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 2.2 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 Dongan Hills. Straight-line distance: 15.1 mi (24.3 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 Dongan Hills

Dongan Hills is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5884400, -74.0962500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Dongan Hills (-74.09625, 40.58844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $3.19
Round trip
$6.38
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.19 $6.38
Mid-grade $4.87 $3.60 $7.21
Premium $5.27 $3.90 $7.80
Diesel $6.47 $4.79 $9.58

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Dongan Hills. The current time is 08:39:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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