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Trip from Forest Hills, NY to New York City, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

23m

Distance

9.1 mi

15 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

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
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.

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Downtown Forest Hills, NY, NY

Forest Hills, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

most populous city in the United States

New York City, NY

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Trip Overview

Forest Hills, NY to New York City, NY is 9.1 miles and takes about 23m via Metropolitan Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that navigates city streets rather than highways. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward way to get from one part of the city to another without extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Metropolitan Avenue 5.3 mi 12m
Williamsburg Bridge 1.4 mi 2m
Delancey Street 0.5 mi 1m
Broadway 0.5 mi 1m
70th Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Marcy Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Kenmare Street 0.2 mi <1m
Lafayette Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Metropolitan Avenue — 5.3 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills, NY and New York City, NY.

1

Start on 70th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · 70th Avenue
2

At end of road, turn right onto Metropolitan Avenue

4.1 mi · 9 min · Metropolitan Avenue
3

Turn straight onto Grand Street

262 ft · 9 sec · Grand Street
4

Turn slight right onto Metropolitan Avenue

1.2 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto Marcy Avenue

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Marcy Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto Borinquen Place

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Borinquen Place
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward Williamsburg Bridge Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Merge onto Williamsburg Bridge

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Williamsburg Bridge
9

Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge

1.2 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
10

Continue on Delancey Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on Kenmare Street

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Kenmare Street
12

At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto Howard Street

510 ft · 24 sec · Howard Street
14

Turn left onto Broadway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Broadway
Use the straight lane.
15

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
5.7 mi into trip | ~13m in | Marcy Avenue

Turn left onto Marcy Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
6.1 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward Williamsburg Bridge

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Williamsburg Bridge
6
6.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | Williamsburg Bridge

Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
7
8.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | Lafayette Street

At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
8.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | Broadway

Turn left onto Broadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.48 one way

$2.96 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $1.60 $3.20
premium $4.87 $1.74 $3.49
diesel $3.75 $1.34 $2.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.7 0 $0.96 $0.44
Efficient EV 2.3 0 $0.80 $0.36
EV Truck/SUV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Forest Hills, NY

Afternoon in Forest Hills on Sunday

Local time

3:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

E 6 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 1:15PM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

New York City, NY

Afternoon in New York City on Sunday

Local time

3:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

E 7 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 1:15PM 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

4 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

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?

This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway share at all. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles along Metropolitan Avenue. As you progress, the route will involve frequent turns and navigation through urban environments, rather than long, open stretches. Be prepared for city traffic and the need to stay alert for changing road conditions and intersections.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Metropolitan Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 5.7 miles in near Marcy Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 9.1 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 5.7 miles (Marcy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (Williamsburg Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

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

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Metropolitan 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 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 5.7 miles (Marcy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (Williamsburg Bridge): 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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