How far is Stony Brook, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Stony Brook, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 32m.
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 Stony Brook and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stony Brook and Manhattan.
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Start on Cedar Street
20 m · 2 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Christian Avenue
2555 ft · 51 sec · Christian Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Country Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North Country Road
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Continue on Smithtown-Port Jefferson Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Smithtown-Port Jefferson Road
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Turn slight left onto North Country Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Country Road
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Continue on Hauppauge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hauppauge Road
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Continue on Hauppauge Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · Hauppauge Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road
128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Road
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Turn right onto LIE North Service Road
2816 ft · 54 sec · LIE North Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
38.7 mi · 53 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
2199 ft · 1 min · Hunters Point Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Dam Street
1856 ft · 1 min · Van Dam Street
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Continue on Van Dam Street
34 m · 8 sec · Van Dam Street
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
1850 ft · 35 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 Stony Brook 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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
38.7 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Stony Brook and Partly Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stony Brook to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Hicksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Stony Brook and 31 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.25 one way or $18.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Stony Brook and Partly Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Hicksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hicksville.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stony Brook and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 44.24 mi (71.19 km).
#1 Stony Brook
Public university in Stony Brook, New York, United States
| Population | 13,740 |
| Coordinates | 40.9256500, -73.1409400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $4.49 | $9.25 | $18.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $11.15 | $22.29 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
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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