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

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Baychester, NY is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.59 mi
00h 36m
Flight
13.91 mi
22.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.91 mi
Kilometers
22.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.59 mi
Kilometers
29.92 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baychester
Wed, Apr 15, 9:37 PM EDT
Return by in New York City
Wed, Apr 15, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-04-15T21:01
Arrive Baychester
Wed, Apr 15, 9:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New York City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Manhattan
NY

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

From New York City
9.3 mi
00h 18m
To Baychester
9.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    24 m · 11 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chambers Street

    713 ft · 37 sec · Chambers Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    80 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Park Row

    37 m · 13 sec · Park Row

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Row

    133 m · 24 sec · Park Row

  7. 7

    Continue on Frankfort Street

    1189 ft · 1 min · Frankfort Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Pearl Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward FDR Drive North

    2611 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto FDR Drive

    7.7 mi · 14 min · FDR Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Brunckner Expressway, Gran Central Parkway

    2342 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1871 ft · 40 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  13. 13

    Keep straight to continue on I 278 East, I 87 North: Bronx, Yankee Stadium

    754 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1289 ft · 28 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Bruckner Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on New England Thruway

    1.1 km · 1 min · New England Thruway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Bartow Avenue, Co-op City Boulevard

    153 m · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Baychester Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Baychester Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto I 95 Soutth

    157 m · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bartow Avenue

    1213 ft · 56 sec · Bartow Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bruner Avenue

    678 ft · 30 sec · Bruner Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bruner Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FDR Drive
7.68 mi · 41%
Bruckner Expressway
7.12 mi · 38%
New England Thruway
0.69 mi · 4%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.6 mi · 3%
FDR Drive North
0.49 mi · 3%
I 278
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

FDR Drive

Merge slight left onto FDR Drive

7.68 mi · 00h 14m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 18m from New York City
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New York City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baychester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from New York City and 9.3 miles from Baychester.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around New York City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baychester.

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

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 Manhattan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.3 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 7.4 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 7 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 7 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 Manhattan.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Baychester. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.38 km).

New York City

#1 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
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#2 Baychester

Baychester is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8692800, -73.8364500
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Baychester (-73.83645, 40.86928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.96 $5.91
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $4.69 $3.10 $6.20

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and Baychester. The current time is 21:01:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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