How far is Manhattan, NY from Little Neck, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Little Neck, NY is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Little Neck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Little Neck.
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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
9.7 mi · 15 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Hampton Boulevard, Douglaston Parkway
765 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
79 m · 8 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Continue on West Alley Road
1261 ft · 27 sec · West Alley Road
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Continue on Douglaston Parkway
2004 ft · 52 sec · Douglaston Parkway
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Turn right onto Horace Harding Expressway
2489 ft · 57 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Turn left onto Marathon Parkway
847 ft · 27 sec · Marathon Parkway
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Turn right onto 52nd Avenue
113 m · 16 sec · 52nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 52nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Little Neck.
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
9.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Manhattan and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Little Neck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Little Neck?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 8.3 miles from Manhattan and 8.3 miles from Little Neck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Manhattan and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Little Neck.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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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 Little Neck. Straight-line distance: 12.33 mi (19.84 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 Little Neck
Little Neck is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7628900, -73.7322500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Neck (-73.73225, 40.76289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
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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