How far is Manhattan, NY from Great Neck Plaza, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Great Neck Plaza, NY is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Great Neck Plaza.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Great Neck Plaza.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
1062 ft · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Continue on West 86th Street
1795 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
2656 ft · 1 min · Amsterdam Avenue
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Turn left onto West 96th Street
1540 ft · 37 sec · West 96th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
137 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
3010 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway
738 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
3245 ft · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
1133 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway
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Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Great Neck Road
9 m · 3 sec · Great Neck Road
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Continue on Great Neck Road
2455 ft · 56 sec · Great Neck Road
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Continue on Great Neck Road
2867 ft · 1 min · Great Neck Road
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Turn right onto Middle Neck Road
9 m · 1 sec · Middle Neck Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middle Neck Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Great Neck Plaza.
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.
Cross Bronx Expressway
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.68 mi · 00h 06m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Great Neck Plaza.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Great Neck Plaza?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Manhattan and 10.8 miles from Great Neck Plaza.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 $3.05 one way or $6.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manhattan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Great Neck Plaza.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
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 The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Great Neck Plaza. Straight-line distance: 12.55 mi (20.19 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 Great Neck Plaza
City in North Hempstead, New York, United States of America
| Population | 7,006 |
| Coordinates | 40.7867700, -73.7265200 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Great Neck Plaza (-73.72652, 40.78677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
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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