How far is New York City, NY from Belle Harbor, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Belle Harbor, NY is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Belle Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Belle Harbor.
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Start on Broadway
24 m · 11 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Chambers Street
713 ft · 37 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
597 ft · 25 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Brooklyn Bridge
1.3 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Bridge
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Turn straight onto Adams Street
601 ft · 23 sec · Adams Street
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Turn left onto Tillary Street
1238 ft · 52 sec · Tillary Street
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Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue Extension
1.7 mi · 5 min · Flatbush Avenue Extension
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Continue on Grand Army Plaza
771 ft · 20 sec · Grand Army Plaza
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Turn straight
87 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Flatbush Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Flatbush Avenue
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Turn left onto Caton Avenue
955 ft · 13 sec · Caton Avenue
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Continue on Linden Boulevard
2930 ft · 50 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 34th Street
676 ft · 37 sec · East 34th Street
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Utica Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Utica Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Flatbush Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · Flatbush Avenue
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Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
1.6 km · 2 min · Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
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Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Turn right onto Beach 144th Street
38 m · 11 sec · Beach 144th Street
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Turn left onto Cronston Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Cronston Avenue
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Turn right onto Beach 129th Street
1476 ft · 56 sec · Beach 129th Street
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Turn right onto Rockaway Beach Boulevard
17 m · 2 sec · Rockaway Beach Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Belle Harbor.
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.
Flatbush Avenue
Turn slight left onto Flatbush Avenue
3.13 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New York City and Mostly Sunny near Belle Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Belle Harbor?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 7.8 miles from New York City and 7.9 miles from Belle Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 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 Mostly Sunny near Belle Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Flatbush.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Belle Harbor. Straight-line distance: 12.64 mi (20.34 km).
#1 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belle Harbor
Belle Harbor is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5759400, -73.8481900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belle Harbor (-73.84819, 40.57594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.31 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
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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