How far is Manhattan, NY from Floral Park, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Floral Park, NY is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Floral Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Floral Park.
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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
8.2 mi · 12 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295: Bronx, Grand Central Parkway
707 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South, NY 25: Grand Central Parkway
1457 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clearview Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Continue on Jericho Turnpike
2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
1808 ft · 44 sec · Tulip Avenue
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Turn right onto Verbena Avenue
122 m · 23 sec · Verbena Avenue
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Turn left
28 m · 7 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 Floral Park.
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
8.16 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Partly Sunny near Floral Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Floral Park?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Manhattan and 9.3 miles from Floral Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Manhattan and Partly Sunny near Floral Park.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
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 Richmond Hill.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Floral Park. Straight-line distance: 14.29 mi (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 Floral Park
Village in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 15,735 |
| Coordinates | 40.7237100, -73.7048500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Floral Park (-73.70485, 40.72371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.49 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
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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