How far is North Amityville, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from North Amityville, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Amityville and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Amityville and Manhattan.
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Start on the route
11 m ยท 5 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Southern Parkway West, New York
825 ft ยท 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
16.5 mi ยท 21 min ยท Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1780 ft ยท 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
97 m ยท 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
133 m ยท 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
532 ft ยท 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
81 m ยท 8 sec
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Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
549 ft ยท 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
31 m ยท 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.6 km ยท 2 min ยท Hempstead Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
553 ft ยท 17 sec ยท Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto 212th Street
1.2 km ยท 1 min ยท 212th Street
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
1.4 mi ยท 2 min ยท Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
973 ft ยท 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan
1509 ft ยท 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
8.4 mi ยท 12 min ยท Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue
2280 ft ยท 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
24 m ยท 2 sec ยท Laurel Hill Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Hunters Point Avenue
2199 ft ยท 1 min ยท Hunters Point Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Dam Street
1856 ft ยท 1 min ยท Van Dam Street
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Continue on Van Dam Street
34 m ยท 8 sec ยท Van Dam Street
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
1850 ft ยท 35 sec ยท Queens Boulevard
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Continue on Queensboro Plaza
1.2 km ยท 58 sec ยท Queensboro Plaza
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Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
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Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street West
97 m ยท 11 sec
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Turn left onto East 60th Street
708 ft ยท 28 sec ยท East 60th Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
3148 ft ยท 2 min ยท 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto East 72nd Street
1530 ft ยท 41 sec ยท East 72nd Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.1 km ยท 3 min ยท Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East 85th Street
154 m ยท 12 sec ยท East 85th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1927 ft ยท 1 min ยท 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Amityville and Manhattan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
16.5 mi ยท 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving North Amityville and Light Rain near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Amityville to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Elmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from North Amityville and 23.8 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around North Amityville and Light Rain near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Elmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmont.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Amityville and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 28.94 mi (46.58 km).
#1 North Amityville
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 17,862 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -73.4251200 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.23 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
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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