How far is Manhattan, NY from Steinway, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Steinway, NY is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in New York County, New York, United States
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 Steinway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Steinway.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
1972 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse
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Continue on East 84th Street
2037 ft · 1 min · East 84th Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto East 125th Street
764 ft · 17 sec · East 125th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bronx, Queens, Randalls lsland
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1871 ft · 40 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Queens, Airports, Citi Field
2667 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1.5 mi · 3 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
30 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 31 Street, Astoria Boulevard
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Hoyt Avenue South
138 m · 19 sec · Hoyt Avenue South
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Continue on Astoria Boulevard South
1661 ft · 41 sec · Astoria Boulevard South
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Turn left onto Steinway Street
2899 ft · 1 min · Steinway Street
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Turn right onto 21st Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · 21st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 21st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Steinway.
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.
3rd Avenue
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
2.07 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Steinway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Steinway?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Manhattan and 3.4 miles from Steinway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Steinway.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
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 Inwood.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Steinway. Straight-line distance: 3.32 mi (5.35 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 Steinway
Situated in the northwestern portion of Queens County, New York, this neighborhood borders the East River and Bowery Bay.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7745500, -73.9037500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Steinway (-73.90375, 40.77455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.25 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
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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