How far is Manhattan, NY from Springs, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Springs, NY is about 107 miles (172.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
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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 47m.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Springs.
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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
61.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport
1699 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Captain Daniel Roe Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Captain Daniel Roe Highway
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Take the exit left toward NY 27 East: Montauk
3187 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
13.2 mi · 16 min · Sunrise Highway
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Continue on County Road 39
5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39
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Turn left onto Montauk Highway
10.1 mi · 21 min · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Woods Lane
2677 ft · 1 min · Woods Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3164 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Springs Fireplace Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Springs Fireplace Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springs Fireplace Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Sunny near Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Springs?
The road trip is about 107 miles (172.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Holtsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Manhattan and 53.6 miles from Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 12:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.07 one way or $32.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manhattan and Sunny near Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Holtsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holtsville.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Springs. Straight-line distance: 95.73 mi (154.06 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 Springs
Situated within Suffolk County on Long Island’s South Fork, this hamlet is characterized by low-lying topography with an average elevation of approximately 10 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0162100, -72.1592400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springs (-72.15924, 41.01621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.25 | $16.07 | $32.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $18.14 | $36.27 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $19.66 | $39.32 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $24.31 | $48.61 |
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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