Origin
Morrisania, NY
Late night in Morrisania on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morrisania, NY to New York City, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morrisania, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
This short, 12.1-mile journey from Morrisania to New York City is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 28 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate using FDR Drive and Third Avenue, with no highway driving involved, suggesting a more local and potentially stop-and-go experience. Given the minimal distance and estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is perfect for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. It offers a straightforward connection within the Northeast region, specifically within New York State, making it a convenient option for local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FDR Drive | 7.9 mi | 14m |
| Third Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| Harlem River Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Worth Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Third Avenue Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Saint James Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pearl Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FDR Drive
— 7.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrisania, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Third Avenue
1.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Third Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 139th Street
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 139th Street
3
Turn left onto Morris Avenue
310 ft
·
20 sec
·
Morris Avenue
4
Continue on Third Avenue
502 ft
·
13 sec
·
Third Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Third Avenue
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Third Avenue
6
Keep slight right at fork onto 3rd Avenue
285 ft
·
9 sec
·
3rd Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Third Avenue Bridge
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Third Avenue Bridge
8
Keep slight right at fork
212 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Lexington Avenue, FDR Drive South
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
Toward FDR Drive South
10
Merge onto HRD
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem River Drive
11
Continue on FDR
7.9 mi
·
14 min
·
FDR Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 2
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place
265 ft
·
14 sec
·
Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place
15
Turn right onto Pearl Street
341 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pearl Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on Saint James Place
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Saint James Place
Use the straight lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto Worth Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Worth Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
3rd Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto 3rd Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
2.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Lexington Avenue, FDR Drive South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Lexington Avenue, FDR Drive South
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
11.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Pearl Street
Turn right onto Pearl Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
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
Late night in New York City on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
SW 14 mph
14% 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
28 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
28m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 12.1-mile trip, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles on FDR Drive, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you transition to local roads. This route will likely feel like a typical urban commute, requiring your attention due to frequent turns and potential traffic. The character of the drive is defined by its city navigation rather than open road cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 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?
9/10
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 1.9 miles in near 3rd Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 12.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (3rd Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 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 Morrisania, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Fdr Drive South, Manhattan Civic Center, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital and Pace University.
Fdr Drive South
2.2 mi in
|
~7m
Manhattan Civic Center
11.1 mi in
|
~24m
New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
11.1 mi in
|
~24m
Pace University
11.1 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
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 28m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 1.9 miles (3rd Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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