How far is Melrose, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Melrose, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melrose and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melrose and Manhattan.
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Start on East 163rd Street
153 m · 21 sec · East 163rd Street
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Turn right onto Third Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Third Avenue
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Turn right onto East 150th Street
63 m · 12 sec · East 150th Street
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Turn left onto Melrose Avenue
72 m · 9 sec · Melrose Avenue
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Turn right onto East 149th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 149th Street
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Continue on 145th Street Bridge
1729 ft · 1 min · 145th Street Bridge
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Turn left onto Malcolm X Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · Malcolm X Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 110th Street
852 ft · 19 sec · West 110th Street
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Continue on Central Park North
837 ft · 20 sec · Central Park North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Frederick Douglass Circle
121 m · 16 sec · Central Park West
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Exit the rotary onto Central Park West
1.2 mi · 4 min · Central Park West
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Turn left onto 86th Street Transverse
1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Melrose and Manhattan.
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.
Malcolm X Boulevard
Turn left onto Malcolm X Boulevard
1.75 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Melrose and Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melrose to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 2.7 miles from Melrose and 3.5 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 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 $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Melrose and Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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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 Melrose and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 4.08 mi (6.56 km).
#1 Melrose
Melrose is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8245500, -73.9104100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.45 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.10 | $2.19 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
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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