Origin
North New Hyde Park, NY
Morning in North New Hyde Park on Sunday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North New Hyde Park, 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
50m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North New Hyde Park, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
This 23.4-mile drive from North New Hyde Park, NY, to New York City, NY, is a quick 50-minute journey that’s perfect for a single-day trip. With no highway driving, expect a local feel for the entire duration. You'll navigate through familiar streets like Lakeville Road and Hillside Avenue, eventually merging onto the Clearview Expressway. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, making it an economical option. This route is straightforward and doesn't require an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeville Road | — | — |
| Hillside Avenue | — | — |
| Clearview Expressway | — | — |
| I 495 | — | — |
| I 495 West | — | — |
| Long Island Expressway | — | — |
| I 278 West | — | — |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lakeville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North New Hyde Park, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on the route
121 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Lakeville Road
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lakeville Road
3
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Hillside Avenue
4
Turn right onto Clearview Expressway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clearview Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan
7
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Long Island Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn
11
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
13
Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
14
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
15
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenmare Street
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lafayette Street
17
Turn right onto Howard Street
509 ft
·
25 sec
·
Howard Street
18
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.70 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in New York City on Sunday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
3 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
50m 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 drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns and navigating through more urban and suburban environments rather than open highways. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 23.4 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to mention in terms of uninterrupted highway time, as the entire route is more about connecting local thoroughfares. The profile suggests a continuous engagement with traffic signals and intersections, so be prepared for a more stop-and-go experience.
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.
Main road: Lakeville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North New Hyde Park, NY to New York City, NY is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North New Hyde Park, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 50m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North New Hyde Park, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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