How far is Manhattan, NY from New Brighton, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to New Brighton, NY is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.65 mi
00h 46m
Flight
11.79 mi
18.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.79 mi
Kilometers
18.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.65 mi
Kilometers
34.85 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brighton
Fri, Nov 6, 6:53 PM EST
Return by in Manhattan
Fri, Nov 6, 7:40 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-11-06T18:07
Arrive New Brighton
Fri, Nov 6, 6:53 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
9:30 PM EST
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
New York City
NY

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

From Manhattan
10.8 mi
00h 23m
To New Brighton
10.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and New Brighton.

  1. 1

    Start on 86th Street Transverse

    1062 ft · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  2. 2

    Continue on West 86th Street

    899 ft · 38 sec · West 86th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Columbus Avenue

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 9th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 41st Street

    1219 ft · 32 sec · West 41st Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Galvin Avenue

    80 m · 11 sec · Galvin Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey

    146 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Tunnel

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Willow Avenue, Weehawken, Hoboken

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Willow Avenue

    3068 ft · 2 min · Willow Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    1735 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Wing Viaduct

    1697 ft · 1 min · South Wing Viaduct

  13. 13

    Continue on Paterson Plank Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Paterson Plank Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Paterson Avenue

    721 ft · 41 sec · Paterson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    894 ft · 41 sec · Harrison Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hoboken Avenue

    84 m · 6 sec · Hoboken Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Jersey Avenue

    1494 ft · 43 sec · Jersey Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    4.7 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way

    109 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Morningstar Road, Richmond Terrace

    638 ft · 44 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Morningstar Road

    90 m · 13 sec · Morningstar Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Walker Street

    1849 ft · 53 sec · Walker Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Port Richmond Avenue

    2845 ft · 2 min · Port Richmond Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Castleton Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · Castleton Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Broadway

    879 ft · 27 sec · Broadway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Henderson Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Henderson Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Cassidy Place

    21 m · 3 sec · Cassidy Place

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cassidy Place

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
152.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 24%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 22%
Lincoln Tunnel
1.55 mi · 7%
Henderson Avenue
1.38 mi · 6%
Columbus Avenue
1.36 mi · 6%
Castleton Avenue
0.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

4.67 mi · 00h 05m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New York City
00h 23m from Manhattan
Leave By
4:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Manhattan and Rain near New Brighton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to New Brighton?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Manhattan and 10.9 miles from New Brighton.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Manhattan and Rain near New Brighton.

Stop Ideas Near New York City

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 New York City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 3.8 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 4.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
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Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and New Brighton. Straight-line distance: 11.79 mi (18.98 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Brighton

New Brighton is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6423300, -74.0929200
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: New Brighton (-74.09292, 40.64233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.55
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.28 $6.55
Mid-grade $4.87 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $5.27 $4.00 $8.01
Diesel $6.47 $4.92 $9.83

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and New Brighton. The current time is 18:07:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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