How far is West Sayville, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from West Sayville, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.12 mi
01h 28m
Flight
45.63 mi
73.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.63 mi
Kilometers
73.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.12 mi
Kilometers
96.75 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in West Sayville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Sayville
2026-04-19T01:32
Arrive Manhattan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Sayville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
North Merrick
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From West Sayville
28 mi
00h 44m
To Manhattan
32.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Sayville and Manhattan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Sayville and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    17 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Montauk Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward To NY 27: Southern Parkway west, New York

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    24.9 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1780 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park

    97 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

    133 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

    532 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West

    81 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

    549 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue

    31 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 212th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    973 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Long Island Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue

    2280 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard

    24 m · 2 sec · Laurel Hill Boulevard

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Hunters Point Avenue

    2199 ft · 1 min · Hunters Point Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Van Dam Street

    1856 ft · 1 min · Van Dam Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Van Dam Street

    34 m · 8 sec · Van Dam Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

    1850 ft · 35 sec · Queens Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Queensboro Plaza

    1.2 km · 58 sec · Queensboro Plaza

  29. 29

    Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street West

    97 m · 11 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 60th Street

    708 ft · 28 sec · East 60th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    3148 ft · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East 72nd Street

    1530 ft · 41 sec · East 72nd Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Madison Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East 85th Street

    154 m · 12 sec · East 85th Street

  36. 36

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1927 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Sayville and Manhattan.

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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25 mi · 42%
Long Island Expressway
8.39 mi · 14%
Heckscher State Parkway
6.88 mi · 11%
Montauk Highway
4.57 mi · 8%
Clearview Expressway
1.41 mi · 2%
Cross Island Parkway
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

24.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Merrick
00h 44m from West Sayville
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Sayville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Sayville to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

North Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from West Sayville and 32.1 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Sayville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near North Merrick

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 North Merrick and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 14.9 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

North Merrick
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Merrick.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

39 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Sayville and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 45.63 mi (73.43 km).

West Sayville

#1 West Sayville

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population5,011
Coordinates40.7278800, -73.0976100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Manhattan

#2 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-73.097611, 40.727968)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.00
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.50 $17.00
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.86 $10.31 $20.61
Diesel $4.69 $9.95 $19.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Sayville and Manhattan. The current time is 01:32:49.

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.