Origin
Bayville, NY
Morning in Bayville on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayville, NY to New York City, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayville, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Bayville to New York City is a straightforward 34.7-mile journey that typically takes about 58 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects the quiet Northeast suburbs directly to the heart of the city. You can expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel, making this a highly economical excursion. Because of the short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-trip hotel stays. Whether you are heading in for work or a quick visit, the drive is manageable and efficient. It offers a reliable way to navigate between your starting point and the urban center without complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| Northern Boulevard | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| West Shore Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Williamsburg Bridge | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Remsens Lane | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Mill River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Searingtown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 13.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayville, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Mountain Avenue
42 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mountain Avenue
2
Turn left onto Bayville Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayville Avenue
3
Turn right onto Ludlam Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ludlam Avenue
4
Continue on Bayville Bridge
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Bayville Bridge
5
Continue on West Shore Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Shore Road
6
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lake Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto Glen Cove Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Glen Cove Road
8
Turn right onto Mill River Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Mill River Road
9
Turn right onto Remsens Lane
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Remsens Lane
10
Turn right onto Ripley Lane
73 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ripley Lane
11
Turn left onto Remsens Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Remsens Lane
12
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Searingtown Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto North Service Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Service Road
Use the right lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
16
Merge onto I 495
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
23
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenmare Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Howard Street
510 ft
·
24 sec
·
Howard Street
27
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
28
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Bayville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 33.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
27.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
7
29 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
9
31.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Williamsburg Bridge
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
7
33.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Lafayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.71 one way
$11.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
49°F
North Hills, NY
17 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
58m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions from local roads to major arterials. You will spend about 45% of your time on highways, balancing higher-speed stretches with more measured navigation. The longest continuous segment occurs on the Long Island Expressway, which spans 13.6 miles of the total distance. As you move toward the city, your experience will shift from the suburban pace of West Shore Road to the busier flow of Northern Boulevard. Expect a dynamic environment where the road character changes as you trade the quiet of Bayville for the density of New York City.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near NY 25A / Northern Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
200 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
368 ft
Total Descent
372 ft
Highest Point
200 ft
~17.3 mi in
Elevation Range
206 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bayville, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
Manhattan
31.3 mi in
|
~48m
|
via Williamsburg Bridge
About the Cities
Starting in Bayville, NY
Full guide →Bayville is an incorporated village in Nassau County, New York.
Arriving in New York City, NY
Full guide →“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
- • Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
- • National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
- • Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 34.7-mile drive is perfect for a same-day round trip, clocking in at under an hour each way, so you'll have plenty of time to explore NYC.
Family Friendly
While short at 34.7 miles, the extreme 10/10 navigation complexity might be stressful for families with kids.
Solo Traveler
At only 34.7 miles and 58 minutes, this route is a breeze for a solo traveler, though the 10/10 complexity might keep you on your toes.
EV Driver
This 34.7-mile trip is easily manageable on a single charge, and the low fuel cost of $5.71 means you won't break the bank.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New York City, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New York City, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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