How far is Manhattan, NY from Whitestone, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Whitestone, NY is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Whitestone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Whitestone.
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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 straight to continue on I 278 East, I 87 North: Bronx, Yankee Stadium
754 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1289 ft · 28 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
4 mi · 6 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South, I 295 South: Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, Hutchinson Parkway, Zerega Avenue
950 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South, I 678 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Whitestone Bridge
2617 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge
2416 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
1129 ft · 20 sec · Whitestone Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Cross Island Parkway South
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 14th Avenue, Francis Lewis Boulevard
589 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left onto 14th Avenue
108 m · 12 sec · 14th Avenue
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Turn left onto 149th Street
2379 ft · 2 min · 149th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 149th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Whitestone.
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.
Bruckner Expressway
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
3.99 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Manhattan and Sunny near Whitestone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Whitestone?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Manhattan and 6.3 miles from Whitestone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manhattan and Sunny near Whitestone.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
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 The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Whitestone. Straight-line distance: 7.77 mi (12.5 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 Whitestone
Situated in the northeastern section of Queens County, within New York City, this residential neighborhood lies along the northern shore of Long Island.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7945500, -73.8184700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitestone (-73.81847, 40.79455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.27 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $2.18 | $4.35 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
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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