Origin
Concord, NY
Morning in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NY to Manhattan, 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
38m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Concord to Manhattan covers a quick 19.3-mile stretch that typically takes about 44 minutes to complete. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the entire excursion, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The path takes you through the Northeast, transitioning from the local atmosphere of Concord toward the heart of Manhattan. Because the distance is so short, it serves as a straightforward connection between these two points without the need for extensive planning or multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gowanus Expressway | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| West Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Narrows Road South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Gowanus Expressway
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Pierce Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pierce Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Mosel Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Mosel Avenue
3
Turn right onto Clove Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Clove Road
4
Turn right onto Neckar Avenue
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Neckar Avenue
5
Turn right onto Narrows Road South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Narrows Road South
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 278
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
9
Continue on I 278
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
10
Continue on I 278
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi
·
4 min
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
230 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Use the right lane.
13
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
17
Continue on HH; NY 9A
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward West 79 Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
21
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
22
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mosel Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Mosel Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brook...
9
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward West 79 Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward West 79 Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.01 one way
$6.02 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Manhattan, NY
Morning in Manhattan on Tuesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway driving. You will navigate primarily via Mosel Avenue, Clove Road, and Neckar Avenue, which dictates the pace of your journey. Since the entire 19.3-mile distance is comprised of local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel. There are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, meaning the road requires your consistent attention as you move through each turn. This technical, local-focused path ensures you remain engaged with the road layout for the duration of the 44-minute trip.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Gowanus Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.1 miles in near Mosel Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 18.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Mosel Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Concord, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn and Upper Level.
Brooklyn
1.1 mi in
|
~3m
Upper Level
1.4 mi in
|
~3m
|
via I 278
About the Cities
Starting in Concord, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Manhattan, NY
Full guide →Founded 1624
Wall Street. Madison Avenue. 34th Street. Broadway. Times Square. Manhattan is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic and understood the world over. This long, thin island is only one of New York City's five boroughs, but it's Manhattan that has the concrete canyons and the inimitable skyline; Manhattan that has the world's brightest theater district; Manhattan that has Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Met; and Manhattan that includes iconic neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Times Square, and Greenwich Village. The rest of New York City has much to see and do, but it's Manhattan that represents the city—and sometimes the entire United States—to the world. You could spend a month on this tiny island and still not see all there is to see.
Top landmarks
- • Empire State Building — skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). 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 5.5 miles on Gowanus 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 Manhattan, 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 0.1 miles (Mosel Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Manhattan, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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