How far is Manhattan, NY from Farmingdale, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Farmingdale, NY is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Farmingdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Farmingdale.
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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
21.8 mi · 31 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville
1001 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto South Marginal Road
160 m · 18 sec · South Marginal Road
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · North Broadway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway
1357 ft · 27 sec · North Broadway
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Continue on South Broadway
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Hicksville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hicksville Road
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Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike
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Continue on Fulton Street
1182 ft · 30 sec · Fulton Street
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Continue on Conklin Street
2924 ft · 1 min · Conklin Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
141 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
76 m · 23 sec
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Turn left
81 m · 25 sec
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Turn left
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Farmingdale.
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
21.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Farmingdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Farmingdale?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Manhattan and 17.5 miles from Farmingdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.46 one way or $10.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Farmingdale.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Farmingdale. Straight-line distance: 27.48 mi (44.23 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 Farmingdale
Incorporated village on Long Island, within the town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, United States
| Population | 8,981 |
| Coordinates | 40.7326000, -73.4454000 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmingdale (-73.4454, 40.7326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.44 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
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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