Origin
Manhattan, NY
Late night in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Whitestone, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 27m
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.
Manhattan, NY
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Whitestone, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Manhattan, NY to Whitestone, NY is 12.7 miles and takes about 26m via Bruckner Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick and straightforward trip. If you're looking for a simple, direct route with minimal fuss, this is a solid choice. It's perfect for a quick errand or a brief transition between areas without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bruckner Expressway | 4 mi | 5m |
| 3rd Avenue | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 149th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 84th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 86th Street Transverse | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Bruckner Expressway
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Whitestone, NY.
1
Start on 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street Transverse
2
Continue on East 84th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 84th Street
3
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
3rd Avenue
4
Turn right onto East 125th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 125th Street
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bronx, Queens, Randalls lsland
6
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
7
Keep straight at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 278 East, I 87 North: Bronx, Yankee Stadium
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Exit 46
9
Merge onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
10
Continue on I 278
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 54
Toward I 678 South, I 295 South: Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, Hutchinson Parkway, Zerega Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 54
Toward I 295 South, I 678 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
15
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
16
Continue on I 678
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Whitestone Expressway
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 16
Toward Cross Island Parkway South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 35
Toward 14th Avenue, Francis Lewis Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto 14th Avenue
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
14th Avenue
20
Turn left onto 149th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
149th Street
21
Arrive at destination
149th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 678 South, I 295 South: Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, Hutchinson Parkway, Zerega Avenue
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 54
Toward I 678 South, I 295 South: Whitestone Bri...
9
8.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South, I 678 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 54
Toward I 295 South, I 678 South: Throgs Neck Br...
7
8.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge
7
11.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 16
Toward Cross Island Parkway South
8
12 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward 14th Avenue, Francis Lewis Boulevard
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 35
Toward 14th Avenue, Francis Lewis Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.18 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$7
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
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
Whitestone, NY
Late night in Whitestone on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 to 13 mph
3% 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
36 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
26m 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?
This 12.7-mile journey features a 40% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster-paced driving and local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4 miles on the Bruckner Expressway, giving you a taste of continuous highway travel. As you progress, the route transitions between the urban environment of Manhattan and the approach to the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. You'll encounter traffic signals and potentially more varied speeds as you get closer to your destination, moving from a more open expressway feel to a more connected, city-like driving experience.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Bruckner 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 8.2 miles in.
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 13 decision points packed into just 12.7 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 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Whitestone, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Queens, Randalls Lsland, Yankee Stadium and Cross Island Parkway South.
Bronx
3 mi in
|
~8m
Queens
3 mi in
|
~8m
Randalls Lsland
3 mi in
|
~8m
Yankee Stadium
3.6 mi in
|
~9m
Cross Island Parkway South
11.7 mi in
|
~23m
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 26m. Total distance: 12.7 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 4 miles on Bruckner Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone 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 Whitestone, 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 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant 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 Whitestone, 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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