How far is New Brighton, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from New Brighton, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.36 mi
00h 53m
Flight
11.79 mi
18.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.79 mi
Kilometers
18.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.36 mi
Kilometers
34.38 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Fri, Nov 6, 5:22 PM EST
Return by in New Brighton
Fri, Nov 6, 6:16 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brighton
2026-11-06T16:28
Arrive Manhattan
Fri, Nov 6, 5:22 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Brighton
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
New York City
NY

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

From New Brighton
10.8 mi
00h 26m
To Manhattan
10.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Brighton and Manhattan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brighton and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on Cassidy Place

    21 m · 3 sec · Cassidy Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Henderson Avenue

    1.5 km · 3 min · Henderson Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Henderson Avenue

    2421 ft · 1 min · Henderson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broadway

    879 ft · 29 sec · Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Castleton Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · Castleton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Port Richmond Avenue

    2562 ft · 1 min · Port Richmond Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hooker Place

    1100 ft · 52 sec · Hooker Place

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Trantor Place

    70 m · 13 sec · Trantor Place

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North: Bayonne Bridge

    711 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Bayonne Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard

    2225 ft · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel

    2028 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hudson Street

    618 ft · 28 sec · Hudson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    1158 ft · 56 sec · Canal Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2072 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Side Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward West 79 Street

    906 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 79th Street

    875 ft · 36 sec · West 79th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brighton and Manhattan.

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bayonne Bridge
4.63 mi · 22%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.35 mi · 20%
Holland Tunnel
1.92 mi · 9%
12th Avenue
1.83 mi · 9%
Henderson Avenue
1.38 mi · 6%
West Street
1.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Bayonne Bridge

Continue on Bayonne Bridge

4.63 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New York City
00h 26m from New Brighton
Leave By
4:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving New Brighton and Rain near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Brighton to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from New Brighton and 10.6 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around New Brighton and Rain near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near New York City

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 New York City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 1.6 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 3.1 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 Personnel Office
Meeting point 6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 3.5 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 New York City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brighton and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 11.79 mi (18.98 km).

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#1 New Brighton

New Brighton is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6423300, -74.0929200
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Manhattan

#2 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Cassidy Place (-74.092975, 40.64245)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.47
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.23 $6.47
Mid-grade $4.87 $3.65 $7.31
Premium $5.27 $3.95 $7.90
Diesel $6.47 $4.85 $9.71

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brighton and Manhattan. The current time is 16:28:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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