How far is Manhattan, NY from New Dorp Beach, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to New Dorp Beach, NY is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Heavy Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and New Dorp Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and New Dorp Beach.
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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
1349 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto East 79th Street
1 mi · 3 min · East 79th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward FDR Drive South
122 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto FDR Drive
7 mi · 14 min · FDR Drive
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Take the exit right toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1005 ft · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway
3210 ft · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
1954 ft · 37 sec · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road
1097 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
1605 ft · 1 min · Fingerboard Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard
3.2 mi · 9 min · Hylan Boulevard
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Turn left onto New Dorp Lane
2574 ft · 2 min · New Dorp Lane
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Turn right onto Milton Avenue
530 ft · 23 sec · Milton Avenue
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Turn left onto Beacon Place
24 m · 3 sec · Beacon Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beacon Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and New Dorp Beach.
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.
FDR Drive
Merge slight left onto FDR Drive
6.98 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain leaving Manhattan and Heavy Rain near New Dorp Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to New Dorp Beach?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Manhattan and 11.4 miles from New Dorp Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Manhattan and Heavy Rain near New Dorp Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and New Dorp Beach. Straight-line distance: 16.68 mi (26.85 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 New Dorp Beach
New Dorp Beach is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5653800, -74.1029200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Dorp Beach (-74.10292, 40.56538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.31 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
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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