How far is Manhattan, NY from Kearny, NJ?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Kearny, NJ is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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 29m.
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 city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Kearny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Kearny.
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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
899 ft · 38 sec · West 86th Street
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Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
1.4 mi · 5 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on 9th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 41st Street
1219 ft · 32 sec · West 41st Street
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Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Galvin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
146 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City
1051 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 TRUCK South, US 9 TRUCK South
3010 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Schuyler Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Turn right onto Midland Avenue
1399 ft · 46 sec · Midland Avenue
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Turn left onto Devon Street
893 ft · 33 sec · Devon Street
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Turn right onto Oakwood Avenue
526 ft · 25 sec · Oakwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Beech Street
38 m · 5 sec · Beech Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beech Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Kearny.
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.
Lincoln Tunnel
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
3.3 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Manhattan and Patchy Fog near Kearny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Kearny?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Hoboken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Manhattan and 7.7 miles from Kearny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Manhattan and Patchy Fog near Kearny.
Stop Ideas Near Hoboken
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 Hoboken.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
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Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Kearny. Straight-line distance: 9.43 mi (15.18 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 Kearny
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 40,507 |
| Coordinates | 40.7684300, -74.1454200 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kearny (-74.14542, 40.76843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.43 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
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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