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

The driving distance from Plainedge, NY to New York City, NY is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.56 mi
01h 07m
Flight
27.35 mi
44.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.35 mi
Kilometers
44.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.56 mi
Kilometers
65.28 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:28 AM EDT
Return by in Plainedge
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainedge
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive New York City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plainedge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Plainedge
16.7 mi
00h 33m
To New York City
23.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hicksville Road

    125 m · 24 sec · Hicksville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Hicksville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Hicksville Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto South Broadway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Service Road

    117 m · 8 sec · North Service Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Marginal Road

    1 mi · 1 min · North Marginal Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Jericho Turnpike

    129 m · 7 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road

    724 ft · 21 sec · Store Hill Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York

    1965 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Long Island Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
19.3 mi · 48%
Hicksville Road
2.23 mi · 6%
South Broadway
2.23 mi · 5%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.97 mi · 5%
Williamsburg Bridge
1.9 mi · 5%
I 278 West
1.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

19.3 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 33m from Plainedge
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Plainedge and Partly Sunny near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Plainedge and 23.9 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plainedge and Partly Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Long Beach City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Long Beach City Hall

Long Beach , NY
1 W Chester St, Long Beach, NY 11561
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainedge and New York City. Straight-line distance: 27.35 mi (44.02 km).

Plainedge

#1 Plainedge

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population8,817
Coordinates40.7173200, -73.4837400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 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
Start: Hicksville Road (-73.483781, 40.717313)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
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.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.47
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.73 $11.47
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.41 $12.82
Premium $4.86 $6.95 $13.90
Diesel $4.69 $6.71 $13.42

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Plainedge and New York City. The current time is 08:21:26.

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.