Origin
Manhattan, NY
Late night in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Rosedale, 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
36m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Rosedale, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Manhattan, NY to Rosedale, NY is 19.5 miles and takes about 36m via the Long Island Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within New York State, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and minimal duration, it's an ideal trip for a single day, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be on expressways, making it a quick transit rather than a scenic journey, best suited when your destination is the priority.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 4 mi | 6m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Belt Parkway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| NY 25 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Borden Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Rosedale, NY.
1
Start on 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street Transverse
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 72nd Street
4
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp onto NY 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 25
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
NY 25
Toward NY 25A, NY 25
7
Turn right onto Van Dam Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dam Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Borden Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Borden Avenue
9
Take the ramp onto Borden Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Borden Avenue
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
10
Merge onto I 495
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Long Island Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 22A-E
Toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 22A
Toward Grand Central Parkway East
13
Merge onto GCP
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
15
Merge onto I 678
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
274 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Terminals 7 8
17
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
this road
Exit 1E
Toward NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 1E
Toward NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
Use the slight left lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto BP
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto 243rd Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
243rd Street
24
Turn left onto Memphis Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Memphis Avenue
25
Turn right onto 248th Street
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
248th Street
26
Arrive at destination
248th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
2nd Avenue
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22A-E
Toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck E...
10
15.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1E
Toward NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Pa...
9
16 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
8
18.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
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 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.34 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.87 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
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
Rosedale, NY
Late night in Rosedale on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
5 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
36m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the journey utilizing high-speed expressways. You'll experience a significant portion of your travel on the Long Island Expressway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 4 miles. The drive progresses through a dense urban and suburban landscape, characterized by the constant flow of traffic typical of major metropolitan arteries. Expect a consistent pace on the Van Wyck Expressway and Belt Parkway as you navigate towards your destination.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near 2nd Avenue.
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 23 decision points packed into just 19.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Manhattan, NY and Rosedale, NY, road signs point toward Lower Roadway, Eastern Long Island, Grand Central Parkway East, Kennedy Airport, Terminals 7 8 and Belt Parkway East.
Lower Roadway
2.1 mi in
|
~7m
|
via NY 25
Eastern Long Island
4.8 mi in
|
~12m
|
via Borden Avenue
Grand Central Parkway East
9.6 mi in
|
~20m
Kennedy Airport
11.3 mi in
|
~22m
Terminals 7 8
15.5 mi in
|
~28m
Belt Parkway East
15.5 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
Starting 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 36m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 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 Rosedale, 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 1.5 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (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 Rosedale, 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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