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

The driving distance from New Dorp, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
23.96 mi
00h 54m
Flight
16.46 mi
26.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.46 mi
Kilometers
26.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.96 mi
Kilometers
38.56 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Fri, Nov 6, 5:25 PM EST
Return by in New Dorp
Fri, Nov 6, 6:20 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Dorp
2026-11-06T16:30
Arrive Manhattan
Fri, Nov 6, 5:25 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Dorp
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
Kensington
NY

Village in New York, United States

From New Dorp
10.4 mi
00h 27m
To Manhattan
13.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
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 Dorp and Manhattan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Dorp Plaza

    60 m · 7 sec · New Dorp Plaza

  2. 2

    Continue on South Railroad Avenue

    3209 ft · 2 min · South Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Midland Avenue

    1682 ft · 1 min · Midland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hylan Boulevard

    2 mi · 6 min · Hylan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Steuben Street

    2276 ft · 1 min · Steuben Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hylan Boulevard

    156 m · 19 sec · Hylan Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Narrows Road South

    45 m · 4 sec · Narrows Road South

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    751 ft · 13 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Gowanus Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

    70 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street

    2.4 mi · 7 min · West Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2072 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Side Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward West 79 Street

    906 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 79th Street

    875 ft · 36 sec · West 79th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Dorp 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gowanus Expressway
5.55 mi · 23%
West Street
2.43 mi · 10%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.33 mi · 10%
Hylan Boulevard
2.1 mi · 9%
12th Avenue
1.83 mi · 8%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Gowanus Expressway

Continue on Gowanus Expressway

5.55 mi · 00h 08m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 27m from New Dorp
Leave By
4:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Heavy Rain leaving New Dorp 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 Dorp to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from New Dorp and 13.6 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.4 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 3.4 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 5.4 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 3.6 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 Kensington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Dorp and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 16.46 mi (26.49 km).

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#1 New Dorp

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

Population0
Coordinates40.5739900, -74.1159800
Altitude13
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: New Dorp Plaza (-74.11608, 40.574089)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.33
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.66 $7.33
Mid-grade $4.87 $4.14 $8.28
Premium $5.27 $4.48 $8.96
Diesel $6.47 $5.50 $11.00

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 Dorp and Manhattan. The current time is 16:30:42.

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.