How far is Manhattan, NY from Northwest Harbor, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Northwest Harbor, NY is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.11 mi
02h 45m
Flight
92.47 mi
148.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.47 mi
Kilometers
148.82 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.11 mi
Kilometers
169.16 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northwest Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Sun, Apr 19, 10:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-19T04:48
Arrive Northwest Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
9:30 PM EDT
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
Holbrook
NY

City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States

From Manhattan
52.4 mi
01h 22m
To Northwest Harbor
52.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Northwest Harbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Northwest Harbor.

  1. 1

    Start on 86th Street Transverse

    1972 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    3239 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 72nd Street

    2739 ft · 1 min · East 72nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    3268 ft · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 25A, NY 25

    2943 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Van Dam Street

    2827 ft · 2 min · Van Dam Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Borden Avenue

    989 ft · 30 sec · Borden Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    3085 ft · 1 min · Borden Avenue

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Long Island Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport

    1699 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Captain Daniel Roe Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Captain Daniel Roe Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward NY 27 East: Montauk

    3187 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Sunrise Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 39

    5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Montauk Highway

    8.6 mi · 17 min · Montauk Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Stephen Hands Path

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Stephen Hands Path

  18. 18

    Turn left

    11 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stephen Hands Path

    1617 ft · 46 sec · Stephen Hands Path

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Northwest Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Old Northwest Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northwest Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2184 ft · 3 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Northwest Harbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
61.8 mi · 59%
Sunrise Highway
13.2 mi · 13%
Montauk Highway
8.63 mi · 8%
County Road 39
5.48 mi · 5%
Captain Daniel Roe Highway
4.63 mi · 4%
Stephen Hands Path
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

61.8 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holbrook
01h 22m from Manhattan
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manhattan and Chance Rain Showers near Northwest Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Northwest Harbor?

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Holbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Manhattan and 52.6 miles from Northwest Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.87 one way or $29.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manhattan and Chance Rain Showers near Northwest Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Holbrook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Holbrook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holbrook.

RAIL

Bridgeport

42 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

47 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

60 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Northwest Harbor. Straight-line distance: 92.47 mi (148.82 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Northwest Harbor

#2 Northwest Harbor

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population3,317
Coordinates41.0098200, -72.2211900
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Northwest Harbor (-72.22119, 41.00982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.04 L · about $14.87
Round trip
$29.75
7.42 gal · 28.08 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.87 $29.75
Mid-grade $4.48 $16.62 $33.25
Premium $4.86 $18.03 $36.07
Diesel $4.69 $17.41 $34.83

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Northwest Harbor. The current time is 04:48:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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