Origin
Glen Head, NY
Morning in Glen Head on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glen Head, NY to New York City, 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
45m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Head, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Glen Head to New York City is a quick 26.6-mile journey that typically takes about 45 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You will navigate a mix of roads, primarily utilizing the Long Island Expressway, Northern Boulevard, and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Given the short duration, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you to easily complete the trek in a single day. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, this route is highly cost-effective for those moving between these two Northeast locations. It is a straightforward commute that fits perfectly into a busy schedule, whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| Northern Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Williamsburg Bridge | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Greenvale Glen Cove Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Searingtown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Delancey Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 13.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Head, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on this road
59 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Glen Head Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Glen Head Road
3
Turn slight right
139 ft
·
4 sec
4
Turn slight right onto Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenvale Glen Cove Road
5
Continue on Glen Cove Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Cove Road
6
Turn right onto NY 25A
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Searingtown Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto North Service Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Service Road
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
10
Merge onto I 495
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
15
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.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
17
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenmare Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Howard Street
510 ft
·
24 sec
·
Howard Street
21
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
22
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 25.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
North Service Road
Turn right onto North Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
19.8 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
20.9 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
23.3 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
25.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Lafayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.76 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph
0% chance
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
1 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
45m 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 mixed driving experience that transitions from suburban stretches to the density of the city. With 58% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter both high-speed segments and slower-paced local driving. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Long Island Expressway, covering 13.6 miles of the total distance. The road's personality changes as you leave the quieter surroundings of Glen Head and merge onto the busier arteries leading toward the city. You should be prepared for the shift in traffic flow as you transition between these major thoroughfares.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 6 miles in near North Service Road.
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 15 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
206 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
378 ft
Total Descent
456 ft
Highest Point
206 ft
~8.9 mi in
Elevation Range
211 ft
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 Glen Head, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
Manhattan
23.3 mi in
|
~35m
|
via Williamsburg Bridge
About the Cities
Starting in Glen Head, NY
Full guide →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 45-minute, 26.6-mile drive is perfect for a quick same-day round trip, easily fitting into a weekend.
Family Friendly
This 26.6-mile trip is short enough for kids, but the 10/10 complexity rating means parents will be doing most of the navigating.
Solo Traveler
At 26.6 miles and 45 minutes, this is a very manageable solo drive, though the 10/10 complexity might keep you on your toes.
EV Driver
With 0 EV DC fast chargers along this 26.6-mile route, you'll want to ensure your EV has sufficient range for the round trip.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). 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 13.6 miles on Long Island 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 6 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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