How far is North Massapequa, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from North Massapequa, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Massapequa and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Massapequa and Manhattan.
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Start on North Maple Street
28 m · 7 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1995 ft · 52 sec · North Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
904 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
14.7 mi · 19 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1780 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
97 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
133 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
532 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
81 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
549 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto 212th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
973 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
8.4 mi · 12 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue
2280 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
24 m · 2 sec · Laurel Hill Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Hunters Point Avenue
1069 ft · 39 sec · Hunters Point Avenue
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Turn right onto 35th Street
2402 ft · 2 min · 35th Street
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
2805 ft · 57 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Continue on Queensboro Plaza
1.2 km · 58 sec · Queensboro Plaza
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Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
1.4 km · 2 min · Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
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Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street West
97 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East 60th Street
708 ft · 28 sec · East 60th Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
3148 ft · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto East 72nd Street
1530 ft · 41 sec · East 72nd Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East 85th Street
154 m · 12 sec · East 85th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1927 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Massapequa 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
14.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Rain Showers leaving North Massapequa 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 Massapequa to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from North Massapequa and 22.7 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North Massapequa and Light Rain near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
New Rochelle City Clerk
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Massapequa and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 27 mi (43.46 km).
#1 North Massapequa
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 17,886 |
| Coordinates | 40.7009300, -73.4620700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $6.77 | $13.53 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
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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