Origin
Munsey Park, NY
Afternoon in Munsey Park on Tuesday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Munsey Park, 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 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Munsey Park, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Munsey Park to New York City is a straightforward 21.1-mile journey that typically takes about 38 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend approximately $3 on fuel, making it a highly economical commute. By utilizing the Long Island Expressway, the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, and the Williamsburg Bridge, you navigate efficiently between the suburbs and the heart of the city. Given the short duration and proximity, this drive is a practical way to reach the city without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 11 mi | 15m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Williamsburg Bridge | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Northern Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Community Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Delancey Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hunt Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 11 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Munsey Park, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Remington Road
31 ft
·
3 sec
·
Remington Road
2
Turn right onto Hunt Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hunt Lane
3
Turn left onto Manhasset Woods Road
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Manhasset Woods Road
4
Turn right onto NY 25A
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northern Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Community Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Community Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Turn slight right
162 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
8
Merge onto I 495
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
15
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenmare Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Howard Street
510 ft
·
24 sec
·
Howard Street
19
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 14.3 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
9
17.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Williamsburg Bridge
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Lafayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.95 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
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
New York City, NY
Afternoon in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
1 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
38m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 61% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time in higher-speed traffic, including an 11-mile stretch on the Long Island Expressway which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the route. Expect a functional, fast-paced drive that transitions from suburban roads into the dense, high-traffic environment of the city’s major arteries. Because the route relies on essential infrastructure like the Williamsburg Bridge, the experience is defined by efficiency rather than leisurely cruising. Be prepared for the shift from steady highway speeds to the more technical navigating required as you near the city center.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 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 Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.3 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 16 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
186 ft
21 ft
Total Climb
301 ft
Total Descent
426 ft
Highest Point
186 ft
~3 mi in
Elevation Range
165 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.
On the drive from Munsey Park, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
Manhattan
17.8 mi in
|
~28m
|
via Williamsburg Bridge
About the Cities
Starting in Munsey Park, NY
Full guide →Manhasset is a hamlet in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York.
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
This 21.1-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick escape from Munsey Park. You'll be back before you know it, with just 38 minutes of driving time.
Family Friendly
With 10/10 complexity, this 21.1-mile drive might be a bit much for a family, especially with young kids. However, the 38-minute travel time and mostly flat terrain make it manageable for a single day.
Solo Traveler
While the 21.1 miles are easily manageable solo, the 10/10 complexity suggests you'll be navigating some intense city traffic. It's not the most relaxing drive, but it's short.
EV Driver
This route is short enough at 21.1 miles that most EVs can complete it on a single charge, though there are 0 EV DC fast chargers available if you need a top-up in NYC.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 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 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 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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