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Trip from Southampton, 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

2h 13m

Distance

90.8 mi

146 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 4m ★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Suffolk County, New York, partly on the South Fork of Long Island, USA

Southampton, NY

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

Manhattan, NY

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a road trip from Southampton, NY, to Manhattan, NY, covers 90.8 miles and is estimated to take around 2 hours and 13 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you ample time to explore your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily travel on the Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, and County Road 39, with a significant portion of the drive, 57%, on highways. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $15 for this trip. Given that both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region and New York State, this route offers a straightforward transition from Long Island's coastal areas to the urban heart of Manhattan.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.4 miles from Southampton, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Island Expressway 51.7 mi 1h 10m
Sunrise Highway 24.2 mi 31m
County Road 39 4 mi 8m
Horseblock Road 3.9 mi 5m
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level 0.9 mi 2m
Queensboro Plaza 0.7 mi <1m
North Sea Road 0.7 mi 1m
Madison Avenue 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 51.7 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southampton, NY and Manhattan, NY.

1

Start on Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on North Sea Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Sea Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Turn left onto NY 27; CR 39

4.0 mi · 8 min · County Road 39
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on NY 27

24 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway
5

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 23 sec
Exit 57N Toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto CR 56

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Victory Avenue
7

Turn right onto CR 16

3.9 mi · 5 min · Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto Express Drive North

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Express Drive North
Use the left lane.
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
10

Merge onto I 495

52 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

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.
12

Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard

80 ft · 2 sec · Laurel Hill Boulevard
13

Keep slight right at fork onto Hunters Point Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hunters Point Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto Van Dam Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Van Dam Street
15

Continue on Van Dam Street

113 ft · 8 sec · Van Dam Street
16

Turn left onto NY 25

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Queens Boulevard
17

Continue on NY 25

0.7 mi · 57 sec · Queensboro Plaza
18

Continue on NY 25

0.9 mi · 2 min · Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
19

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25

317 ft · 11 sec · NY 25
Toward 60th Street West Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn left onto East 60th Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · East 60th Street
21

Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
22

Turn left onto East 72nd Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East 72nd Street
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto Madison Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · Madison Avenue
24

Turn left onto East 85th Street

507 ft · 12 sec · East 85th Street
25

Continue on 86th Street Transverse

0.4 mi · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse
Toward West Side
26

Arrive at destination

86th Street Transverse

Trip Plan

For this 90.8-mile drive, departing early in the morning, perhaps before 7 AM, is advisable to bypass potential traffic congestion as you near Manhattan. Since the total duration is just over 2 hours, you won't need to split the journey with an overnight stop. Plan for one brief rest stop if needed, but the relatively short distance makes this flexible. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $15, and consider topping up before leaving Southampton. A specific tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the various Long Island Expressway exits as you get closer to the city, as they can become numerous and closely spaced.

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 45.4 miles from Southampton, NY, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.7 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 20 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.4 miles or 1h 5m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Southampton, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Southampton, NY

This is one driving day of about 90.8 miles and 2h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Southampton, 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 51.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

hamlet and census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Meadow, NY

45 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.

Popular next leg

East Meadow, NY to Manhattan, NY

27.3 mi · 49m

Pacing Suggestions

Northampton, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Lindenhurst, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from Southampton, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Fellingham's Restaurant Sports Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Southampton, New York

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16312839417

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Paola's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

0.5 mi

Effy's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, New York

0.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.8

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.4 mi

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Long Island City, New York

2.5 mi

Fellingham's Restaurant Sports Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Southampton, New York

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16312839417

Visit website

Paola's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10 mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12127941890

Visit website

Effy's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12122806200

Visit website

Central Park Boathouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 90.8

New York, NY

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17189739339

Visit website

THEP Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–3:30 pm

+12128999995

Visit website

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 77.8

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

OBAO | Midtown Thai & Vietnamese Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+12123085588

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 84.3

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.3

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.8

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.8

New York, New York

+19172614093

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

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Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 58.4

Plainview, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charge Point

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 90.8

New York, New York

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 64.9

Jericho, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 90.8

New York, New York

+18668167584

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ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 58.4

Woodbury, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 64.9

Syosset, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 71.4

Port Washington, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Central Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12123106600

Visit website

The Great Lawn

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 90.8

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12123106600

Visit website

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12125357710

Visit website

Ancient Playground

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123106600

Visit website

Shakespeare Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12123106600

Visit website

Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+12127695100

Visit website

Hayden Planetarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+12127695100

Visit website

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 90.8

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12128498400

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 29.2 and 88.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
29.2 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 57N Toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
8
85.5 mi into trip | ~1h 59m 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
85.9 mi into trip | ~2h 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
88.6 mi into trip | ~2h 6m 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
88.8 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | 3rd Avenue

Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.95 one way

$29.89 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $16.16 $32.32
premium $4.92 $17.60 $35.20
diesel $5.61 $20.05 $40.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.2 0 $9.53 $4.36
Efficient EV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63
EV Truck/SUV 36.3 0 $12.71 $5.81

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Southampton, NY

Night in Southampton on Saturday

Local time

10:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manhattan, NY

Night in Manhattan on Saturday

Local time

10:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

7 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

2h 13m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 90.8
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 90.8
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 87.7
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 87.7
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 87.7
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 87.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 57% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on major arteries like the Long Island Expressway, including one uninterrupted segment of 51.7 miles, which allows for consistent progress. The character of the road shifts as you move east to west, transitioning from potentially more varied local roads to these significant expressways. While not exclusively a highway grind, be prepared for substantial periods of higher-speed travel as you approach the dense environment of Manhattan.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.7 mi on Long Island Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 90.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.9 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.

On the drive from Southampton, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank along the way.

Cr 16 West: Yaphank

29.2 mi in | ~42m

About the Cities

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 2h 13m. Total distance: 90.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.7 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.9 miles (Hunters Point Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (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 Manhattan, NY before heading back.

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