How far is Maspeth, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Maspeth, NY to New York City, NY is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.99 mi
00h 26m
Flight
4.93 mi
7.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.93 mi
Kilometers
7.93 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.99 mi
Kilometers
11.25 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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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 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Mon, May 18, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Maspeth
Mon, May 18, 9:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maspeth
2026-05-18T08:13
Arrive New York City
Mon, May 18, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maspeth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Flatbush
NY

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

From Maspeth
3.5 mi
00h 13m
To New York City
3.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Maspeth Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Monday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Monday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maspeth and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maspeth and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on Maspeth Avenue

    3 m · 6 sec · Maspeth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Maurice Avenue

    2320 ft · 1 min · Maurice Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Queens-Midtown Expressway

    26 m · 3 sec · Queens-Midtown Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maspeth and New York City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
214.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.97 mi · 28%
Williamsburg Bridge
1.9 mi · 27%
I 495 West
0.73 mi · 10%
I 278 West
0.5 mi · 7%
Delancey Street
0.47 mi · 7%
Broadway
0.46 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

1.97 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Flatbush
00h 13m from Maspeth
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maspeth and Mostly Sunny near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maspeth to New York City?

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 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?

East Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Maspeth and 3.5 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.00 one way or $2.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maspeth and Mostly Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Flatbush and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 2.9 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 2.6 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Flatbush.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maspeth and New York City. Straight-line distance: 4.93 mi (7.93 km).

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#1 Maspeth

Maspeth is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7231600, -73.9126400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Maspeth Avenue (-73.912617, 40.723228)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.93 L · about $1.00
Round trip
$2.00
0.5 gal · 1.86 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.00 $2.00
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.12 $2.24
Premium $4.86 $1.22 $2.43
Diesel $4.69 $1.17 $2.35

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Maspeth and New York City. The current time is 08:13:17.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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