Origin
Mott Haven, NY
Late night in Mott Haven on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mott Haven, 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
24m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mott Haven, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Mott Haven to the heart of New York City, you are looking at a quick 10.6-mile journey. Expect to spend about 26 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is straightforward, as you can anticipate fuel costs of around $2 for the entire trek. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast, you will remain in a familiar urban environment for the duration of the trip. Given the short distance, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to easily fit this drive into any busy itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FDR Drive | 7.9 mi | 14m |
| Harlem River Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Worth Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Third Avenue Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 138th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Saint James Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Third Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FDR Drive
— 7.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mott Haven, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Willis Avenue
42 ft
·
8 sec
·
Willis Avenue
2
Turn left onto East 138th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 138th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Third Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Third Avenue
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Third Avenue
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Third Avenue
5
Keep slight right at fork onto 3rd Avenue
285 ft
·
9 sec
·
3rd Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Third Avenue Bridge
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Third Avenue Bridge
7
Keep slight right at fork
212 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Lexington Avenue, FDR Drive South
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
Toward FDR Drive South
9
Merge onto HRD
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem River Drive
10
Continue on FDR
7.9 mi
·
14 min
·
FDR Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 2
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place
265 ft
·
14 sec
·
Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place
14
Turn right onto Pearl Street
341 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pearl Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Saint James Place
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Saint James Place
Use the straight lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto Worth Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Worth Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 138th Street
Turn left onto East 138th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m 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
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m 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
9.6 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
9.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.45 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
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
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Rain Showers
E 13 mph
97% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
12 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
24m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You won't be dealing with any highway miles on this route, as the entire 10.6-mile stretch is navigated exclusively via local thoroughfares. Your path primarily follows East 138th Street and Third Avenue, requiring your full attention as you transition between city blocks. Because there are no highway segments, you should expect a steady, stop-and-go pace rather than the monotony of an interstate grind. This is a purely urban transit experience, so be ready for the nuances of navigating high-density city streets.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 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 early in the drive near East 138th Street.
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 13 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 138th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (3rd Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
37 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
54 ft
Total Descent
57 ft
Highest Point
37 ft
Elevation Range
32 ft
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 Mott Haven, 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
0.7 mi in
|
~2m
Manhattan Civic Center
9.6 mi in
|
~19m
New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
9.6 mi in
|
~19m
Pace University
9.6 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Starting in Mott Haven, 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 24m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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: near the start (East 138th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (3rd Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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