Origin
Hunts Point, NY
Afternoon in Hunts Point on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hunts Point, 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 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hunts Point, NY
Mel Audelo
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Hunts Point to New York City is 12.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via FDR Drive and Bruckner Expressway, 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 drive with frequent turns, typical of navigating urban environments. It's a straightforward, single-day journey with minimal driving time, making it an easy addition to any travel plans or a quick hop across town.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FDR Drive | 7.9 mi | 14m |
| Bruckner Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Randall Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Worth Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Leggett Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Saint James Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FDR Drive
— 7.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hunts Point, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Randall Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Randall Avenue
2
Continue on Leggett Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leggett Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 278 West: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
4
Merge onto I 278
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 278
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 46
Toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on FDR
7.9 mi
·
14 min
·
FDR Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
218 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 2
Toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Pace University
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 2
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place
265 ft
·
14 sec
·
Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place
13
Turn right onto Pearl Street
341 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pearl Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on Saint James Place
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Saint James Place
Use the straight lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto Worth Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Worth Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 46
Toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
8
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Pace University
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center,...
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Pearl Street
Turn right onto Pearl Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.03 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
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
Afternoon in New York City on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
11 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
26m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only a 9% highway share. While it utilizes major arteries like the Bruckner Expressway and FDR Drive, much of the experience involves navigating city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles on FDR Drive, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before you're back to more frequent changes in direction and traffic. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention to your surroundings.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on FDR Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 12.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Hunts Point, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South, Manhattan Civic Center, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital and Pace University.
Manhattan
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
3 mi in
|
~5m
Manhattan Civic Center
11.3 mi in
|
~22m
New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
11.3 mi in
|
~22m
Pace University
11.3 mi in
|
~22m
About the Cities
Starting in Hunts Point, NY
Full guide →Founded 1849
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 26m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 7.9 miles on FDR Drive. 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 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 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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