Origin
Graniteville, NY
Afternoon in Graniteville on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Graniteville, 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
38m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Graniteville, NY
Mel Audelo
Manhattan, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short, 19-mile drive from Graniteville, NY, to Manhattan, NY, will take approximately 38 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward day trip, perfect for getting you into the heart of the city without requiring an overnight stay. You'll primarily be navigating via the Bayonne Bridge, the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, and the Holland Tunnel. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is budget-friendly. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for some navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bayonne Bridge | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Port Jersey Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bayonne Bridge
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graniteville, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Forest Avenue
3
Turn left onto Trantor Place
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Trantor Place
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
5
Merge onto NY 440
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
6
Continue on NY 440
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
8
Merge onto Port Jersey Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
11
Continue on I 78; NJTP
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Exit 14C
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
14
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
15
Turn right onto Hudson Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Hudson Street
16
Turn left onto Canal Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Canal Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto NY 9A
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
21
Continue on HH; NY 9A
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward West 79 Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
25
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
26
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Trantor Place
Turn left onto Trantor Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
6
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 78 / Holland Tunnel
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 / Holland Tunnel toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
17.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
West 79th Street
Turn right onto West 79th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.26 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.61
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(4.3 mi)
$0.61
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$33
Total
$36
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
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
19 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
38m 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, with a highway share of about 25%. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.6 miles over the Bayonne Bridge, offering a brief period of more open driving. As you progress, the character shifts from bridge crossings and turnpike sections to the more involved navigation of the Holland Tunnel approach. This journey is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, demanding your attention as you transition between different road types and traffic conditions.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Bayonne Bridge.
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 0.2 miles in near Trantor Place.
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 18 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Trantor Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles (I 78 / Holland Tunnel): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Graniteville, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Njtp: Newark along the way.
Njtp: Newark
5.3 mi in
|
~8m
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 38m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 4.6 miles on Bayonne Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $32.61 in tolls one way, starting with Bayonne Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 (Trantor Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles (I 78 / Holland Tunnel): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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