Origin
Fort Hamilton, NY
Late night in Fort Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Hamilton, NY to Manhattan, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Hamilton, NY
Brendon Spring
Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 13.9-mile drive from Fort Hamilton, NY to Manhattan, NY takes about 32 minutes and is perfectly suited for a single day. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it's an economical choice for a quick trip within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes the Gowanus Expressway and West Street, making it a turn-heavy local experience rather than an open highway cruise. Given its short distance, you won't need an overnight stay, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule. This journey is ideal for those looking for a direct and efficient way to get between these two New York locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gowanus Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| 3rd Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 11th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gowanus Expressway
— 2.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Hamilton, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on 93rd Street
61 ft
·
5 sec
·
93rd Street
2
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
3rd Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Hugh L. Carey Tunnel
4
Merge onto BP
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Belt Parkway
5
Merge onto I 278
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi
·
4 min
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Street
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
12
Continue on HH; NY 9A
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward West 79 Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
16
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
17
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
7 mi into trip
|
~13m 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...
6
7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NY 9A / West Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
West 79th Street
Turn right onto West 79th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
32m 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 dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns and a significant amount of local road navigation. Only 22% of the drive is on highways, meaning you'll be engaging with city streets for the majority of your trip. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 2.6 miles on the Gowanus Expressway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before you transition back to more complex urban driving. This road profile means you'll be constantly adjusting to traffic patterns and intersections, making it a more engaging, albeit potentially slower, journey than a pure interstate drive.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on Gowanus Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 4.6 miles in.
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 11 decision points packed into just 13.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles (NY 9A / West Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 32m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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 2.6 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 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles (NY 9A / West Street): 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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