How far is Manhattan, NY from Locust Valley, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Locust Valley, NY is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Locust Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Locust Valley.
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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
14.5 mi · 21 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Searington Road, Port Washington
1012 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto South Service Road
1376 ft · 35 sec · South Service Road
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Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Glen Cove Road
2024 ft · 1 min · Glen Cove Road
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Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenvale Glen Cove Road
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Turn straight onto Cedar Swamp Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Cedar Swamp Road
77 m · 6 sec · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on Pratt Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Pratt Boulevard
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Turn slight right
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Town Path
26 m · 2 sec · Town Path
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Keep slight left to continue on Town Path
1809 ft · 48 sec · Town Path
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Turn left onto Walnut Road
1 km · 2 min · Walnut Road
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Turn right onto Forest Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Birch Hill Road
12 m · 1 sec · Birch Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Birch Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Locust Valley.
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
14.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely near Locust Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Locust Valley?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Manhattan and 15.2 miles from Locust Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely near Locust Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Locust Valley. Straight-line distance: 20.33 mi (32.72 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 Locust Valley
Census designated place in New York, USA
| Population | 3,406 |
| Coordinates | 40.8759300, -73.5970700 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust Valley (-73.59707, 40.87593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
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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