Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
6.2 mi
10 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
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Greenpoint, NY
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Manhattan, NY to Greenpoint, NY is 6.2 miles and takes about 18m via NY 25, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two bustling parts of the same state. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a brief but direct transit between urban centers. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick hop across town without needing to plan for an overnight stay or extensive stops.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 25 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Van Dam Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| East 72nd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Greenpoint Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Norman Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 86th Street Transverse | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Greenpoint, NY.
Start on 86th Street Transverse
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Take the ramp onto NY 25
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25
Turn right onto Van Dam Street
Continue on Greenpoint Avenue
Turn left onto Humboldt Street
Turn right onto Norman Avenue
Turn left onto Lorimer Street
Turn left onto Nassau Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp onto NY 25 toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25 toward NY 25A, NY 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Nassau Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.01 one way
$2.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Manhattan on Tuesday
Local time
2:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Afternoon in Greenpoint on Tuesday
Local time
2:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 32% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on NY 25, Van Dam Street, and 2nd Avenue, offering a varied driving experience. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in road type is approximately 2 miles on NY 25. Expect a dynamic journey that shifts from faster-paced highway sections to more localized street driving as you navigate the urban landscape.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near East 72nd Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (East 72nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (NY 25): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Manhattan, NY to Greenpoint, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Lower Roadway along the way.
Lower Roadway
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
This is an easy, same-day round trip. At just 6.2 miles and 18 minutes, you'll be there and back without breaking a sweat.
Family Friendly
With only 6.2 miles and minimal highway driving, this route is perfectly manageable for families. The short 18-minute travel time means kids likely won't get bored.
Solo Traveler
This 6.2-mile drive is incredibly comfortable for a solo traveler. It's a quick 18-minute hop, perfect for a solo adventure or errand.
EV Driver
This is a fantastic route for EV drivers. At only 6.2 miles, you'll barely put a dent in your battery charge, and there are plenty of charging options in both Manhattan and Greenpoint.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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