Origin
Corona, NY
Morning in Corona on Tuesday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corona, 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
22m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corona, NY
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Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Corona to Manhattan is a quick 11.5-mile journey that typically takes about 29 minutes. Because this is entirely a local drive, you won't spend any time on highways, making it a straightforward trip that is easily managed in a single day. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. You will move through the dense urban landscape of the Northeast, transitioning from Queens directly into the heart of New York City. This trip works perfectly as a short commute or a quick visit, requiring no overnight stops or extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Avenue | 3.1 mi | 8m |
| Queens Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Queensboro Plaza | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 86th Street Transverse | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 72nd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Avenue
— 3.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corona, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on 45th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
45th Avenue
2
Turn left onto 108th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
108th Street
3
Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue
3.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Roosevelt Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto NY 25
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the left / slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on NY 25
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Queensboro Plaza
6
Continue on NY 25
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25
317 ft
·
11 sec
·
NY 25
Toward 60th Street West
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto East 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 60th Street
9
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 72nd Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
12
Turn left onto East 85th Street
507 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 85th Street
13
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward West Side
14
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
108th Street
Turn left onto 108th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Roosevelt Avenue
Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NY 25
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25 toward 60th Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 60th Street West
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
East 72nd Street
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.80 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
9:19 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 that demands your full attention as you navigate city streets. You will spend your time moving along 108th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, and Queens Boulevard rather than cruising on open highways. Since the highway share is 0%, your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving is effectively 0 miles on 108th Street. The personality of this route is defined by constant navigation through urban intersections and local traffic patterns. You will experience a steady, consistent pace that reflects the density of the surrounding metropolitan environment.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Roosevelt Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 108th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (108th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Roosevelt Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (NY 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Corona, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward 60Th Street West along the way.
60Th Street West
6.3 mi in
|
~15m
|
via NY 25
About the Cities
Starting in Corona, NY
Full guide →Founded 1854
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 22m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Roosevelt Avenue. 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 0.2 miles (108th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Roosevelt Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (NY 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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