Origin
Sound Beach, NY
Night in Sound Beach on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sound Beach, NY to Manhattan, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
62.1 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sound Beach, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
This 62.1-mile drive from Sound Beach, NY to Manhattan, NY is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 37 minutes. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, with no need to break it up overnight. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, making it an economical option for a weekend getaway or commute. You'll primarily be using the Long Island Expressway, Nesconset Highway, and Smithtown Bypass, which contribute to its highway-centric profile. This route stays within New York, offering a familiar drive through the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31 miles from Sound Beach, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 38.7 mi | 53m |
| Nesconset Highway | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Smithtown Bypass | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Echo Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| NY 25A | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| New York Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 38.7 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sound Beach, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Northport Road
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northport Road
2
Turn left onto New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New York Avenue
3
Turn left onto Echo Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Echo Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto NY 25A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 25A
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto NY 347
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Nesconset Highway
Toward Route 347 WEST, Nesconset, Hauppauge
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on NY 347
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Smithtown Bypass
7
Take the exit
380 ft
·
16 sec
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto NY 111
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
9
At end of road, turn right onto NY 111; CR 76
421 ft
·
8 sec
·
Townline Road
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
11
Turn right onto LIE North Service Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
LIE North Service Road
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
13
Merge onto I 495
39 mi
·
53 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 16
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
80 ft
·
2 sec
·
Laurel Hill Boulevard
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Hunters Point Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hunters Point Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Van Dam Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dam Street
18
Continue on Van Dam Street
113 ft
·
8 sec
·
Van Dam Street
19
Turn left onto NY 25
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
20
Continue on NY 25
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Queensboro Plaza
21
Continue on NY 25
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
22
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25
317 ft
·
11 sec
·
NY 25
Toward 60th Street West
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto East 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 60th Street
24
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 72nd Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
27
Turn left onto East 85th Street
507 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 85th Street
28
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward West Side
29
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
For this 1-day, 62.1-mile trip, flexibility is your best friend. Consider departing Sound Beach during off-peak hours to avoid potential traffic, especially as you get closer to Manhattan. With a duration of just under two hours, you won't need extensive stops, but it’s always wise to factor in a quick break if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is just $10, and it's easy to overlook topping up on such a short trip. A specific tip for this route: be aware that the Long Island Expressway can experience significant congestion, so monitoring real-time traffic conditions before and during your drive is highly recommended.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31 miles from Sound Beach, NY, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sound Beach, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sound Beach, NY
This is one driving day of about 62.1 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Sound Beach, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 38.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Sound Beach, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 15.1 and 60.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
8
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint 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 16
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point...
6
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Hunters Point Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Hunters Point Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
NY 25
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25 toward 60th Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 60th Street West
6
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.22 one way
$20.44 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.05 | $22.11 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.04 | $24.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Manhattan, NY
Night in Manhattan on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 7 to 10 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:18PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21 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
1h 37m 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 drive that is predominantly on highways, with 62% of the journey utilizing this type of road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.7 miles along the Long Island Expressway, so be prepared for sustained periods of higher-speed travel. While the profile is highway-focused, the inclusion of roads like Nesconset Highway and Smithtown Bypass might introduce some variations in speed and traffic conditions as you approach your destination. This isn't a winding country road adventure, but rather an efficient transit between points.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.7 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 Nesconset Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.1 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles (Hunters Point Avenue): 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 Sound Beach, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Nesconset, Hauppauge, Islip and Smithtown.
Nesconset
3.8 mi in
|
~7m
|
via NY 347
Hauppauge
3.8 mi in
|
~7m
|
via NY 347
Islip
15.1 mi in
|
~25m
Smithtown
15.1 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting in Sound Beach, NY
Full guide →Arriving 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 1h 37m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.7 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 Manhattan, 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 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles (Hunters Point Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manhattan, 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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