How far is New York City, NY from Throgs Neck, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Throgs Neck, NY is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Throgs Neck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Throgs Neck.
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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
100 m · 16 sec · Centre Street
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Turn straight
80 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Park Row
37 m · 13 sec · Park Row
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Continue on Park Row
133 m · 24 sec · Park Row
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Continue on Frankfort Street
1189 ft · 1 min · Frankfort Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
16 m · 4 sec · Pearl Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward FDR Drive North
2611 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto FDR Drive
7.7 mi · 14 min · FDR Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Brunckner Expressway, Gran Central Parkway
2342 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1871 ft · 40 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep straight to continue on I 278 East, I 87 North: Bronx, Yankee Stadium
754 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1289 ft · 28 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
4 mi · 6 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South, I 295 South: Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, Hutchinson Parkway, Zerega Avenue
950 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South, I 678 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Whitestone Bridge
2617 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
158 m · 9 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harding Avenue, Pennyfield Avenue
153 m · 29 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Throgs Neck Expressway Service Road
1083 ft · 42 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway Service Road
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Turn right onto Lawton Avenue
122 m · 18 sec · Lawton Avenue
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Turn right onto Throgs Neck Expressway Service Road
638 ft · 22 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway Service Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 295 North: Trenton, New Haven
747 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
85 m · 5 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2775 ft · 48 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Throgs Neck.
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.
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.
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.
Rain leaving New York City and Rain near Throgs Neck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Throgs Neck?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 8.9 miles from New York City and 8.9 miles from Throgs Neck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around New York City and Rain near Throgs Neck.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Throgs Neck. Straight-line distance: 12.3 mi (19.79 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 Throgs Neck
Situated in the southeastern corner of Bronx County, this narrow peninsula juts out where the East River meets Long Island Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8226000, -73.8195800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Throgs Neck (-73.81958, 40.8226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $4.08 | $8.15 |
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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