How far is Manhattan, NY from Halesite, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Halesite, NY is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.31 mi
01h 04m
Flight
29.7 mi
47.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.7 mi
Kilometers
47.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.31 mi
Kilometers
60.05 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Halesite
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive Halesite
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Manhasset Hills
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Manhattan
18.6 mi
00h 32m
To Halesite
18.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Halesite.

  1. 1

    Start on 86th Street Transverse

    1972 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    3239 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 72nd Street

    2739 ft · 1 min · East 72nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    3268 ft · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 25A, NY 25

    2943 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Van Dam Street

    2827 ft · 2 min · Van Dam Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Borden Avenue

    989 ft · 30 sec · Borden Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    3085 ft · 1 min · Borden Avenue

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.5 mi · 21 min · Long Island Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Searington Road, Port Washington

    1012 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Service Road

    1376 ft · 35 sec · South Service Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    12 mi · 19 min · Northern Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Prime Avenue

    1339 ft · 29 sec · Prime Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto New York Avenue

    2350 ft · 1 min · New York Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New York Avenue

    30 m · 2 sec · New York Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto New York Avenue

    136 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New York Avenue

    27 m · 3 sec · New York Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto New York Avenue

    1857 ft · 55 sec · New York Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
14.5 mi · 39%
Northern Boulevard
12 mi · 32%
Lawrence Hill Road
1.74 mi · 5%
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge
1.41 mi · 4%
Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 3%
New York Avenue
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

14.5 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhasset Hills
00h 32m from Manhattan
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manhattan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Halesite.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Halesite?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Manhasset Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Manhattan and 18.7 miles from Halesite.

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

The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manhattan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Halesite.

Stop Ideas Near Manhasset Hills

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 Manhasset Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Manhasset Hills
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhasset Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

19 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Halesite. Straight-line distance: 29.7 mi (47.79 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Halesite

#2 Halesite

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population2,498
Coordinates40.8884300, -73.4154000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Halesite (-73.4154, 40.88843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.58
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.29 $10.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.91 $11.83
Premium $4.86 $6.42 $12.83
Diesel $4.69 $6.20 $12.39

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Halesite. The current time is 01:27:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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