Origin
Corona, NY
Morning in Corona on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corona, NY to New York City, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Corona into the heart of New York City, you are looking at a quick 10.6-mile journey that typically takes about 23 minutes. This short trip is perfect for a one-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical way to navigate the Northeast region. You will primarily utilize a mix of local streets like 108th Street and major thoroughfares, including the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Williamsburg Bridge. Given the short distance, this drive is best viewed as a direct commute rather than a leisurely road trip, offering a straightforward connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Williamsburg Bridge | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| 108th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Long Island Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Delancey Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Horace Harding Expressway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Kenmare Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corona, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on 45th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
45th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 108th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
108th Street
3
Turn right onto Horace Harding Expressway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Horace Harding Expressway
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 West: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 West: 69th Street, Grand Avenue
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 495
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
13
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.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
15
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenmare Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Howard Street
510 ft
·
24 sec
·
Howard Street
19
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
9.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Lafayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.49 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
8:05 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
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
7 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
23m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through dense urban environments. Only 29% of this route consists of highway travel, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a brief 2-mile segment on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Because the route relies heavily on local navigation, the driving experience is quite different from a standard interstate cruise. Be prepared for constant adjustments and frequent turns as you transition from the neighborhood streets of Corona onto the bridge and into the city.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
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 16 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: 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.
Between Corona, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan and Rockaways.
Manhattan
1.3 mi in
|
~3m
Rockaways
1.7 mi in
|
~4m
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 10.6
New York, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-19:00; Su 06:00-18:30
Visit websiteDoughnut Plant
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 7
Brooklyn, NY
Cuisine: donut
Hours: Mo,Tu off; We-Su 08:00-16:00
Visit websiteThink Coffee
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 9.4
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-19:00; Sa,Su 07:00-19:00
Visit websiteKaffe 1668
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 10.6
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 9.4
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-21:00
Visit websiteLe Pain Quotidien
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 10.6
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Freemans
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 9.4
New York, NY
Cuisine: american
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa 10...
Visit websiteDiner
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 8.2
Brooklyn, NY
Cuisine: american
Hours: Mo-Th 18:00-24:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa, S...
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 10.6
New York, NY
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteLombardi's Pizza
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 9.4
New York, NY
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su...
Visit websiteAurora
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 8.2
Brooklyn, NY
Cuisine: italian
Hours: Mo-Th 12:00-23:00, Fr 12:00-23:30, Sa 11...
Visit websiteCarmine's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 7
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteChatham Square
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 10.6
New York, NY
Little Flower Playground
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 9.4
SoHo
Attraction
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 9.4
Sidney Hillman Playground
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 8.2
Pumphouse Park
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 10.6
South Street Seaport Historic District
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 10.6
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
0 mi from route
mile 9.4
New York, NY
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:30; Fr,Sa 10:00-18:00
Visit websiteFraunces Tavern Museum
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 10.6
New York, NY
Hours: 12:00-17:00
Visit websitePenny Bridge
Archaeological_site
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 5.9
National Museum of the American Indian
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 10.6
New York, NY
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00; Dec 25 off
Visit websiteMuseum of African Art
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 9.4
NY
Charging Bull
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 10.6
Visit website
Conrad
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 10.6
New York
Visit websiteThe Frederick Hotel
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 10.6
The Standard, East Village
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 9.4
New York
Latham
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 9.4
New York, NY
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
Hotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 4.7
NY
Mandarin Oriental
Hotel
Near the end, ~9 min detour
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
mile 9.4
New York, NY
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Corona, NY
Full guide →Founded 1854
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 10.6-mile drive is definitely an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick escape without a huge time commitment.
Family Friendly
While the 10.6 miles is short enough for kids, the 10/10 complexity and turn-heavy local navigation might make this a stressful drive for families.
Solo Traveler
With only 10.6 miles and 23 minutes of driving, this route is comfortable for a solo traveler, though the 10/10 complexity might be more engaging than relaxing.
EV Driver
At just 10.6 miles, this drive is short enough for an EV on a single charge, so you won't need to worry about finding a charger.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2 miles on Brooklyn-Queens 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 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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