Origin
Whitestone, NY
Late night in Whitestone on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitestone, 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
26m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitestone, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 12.6-mile drive from Whitestone, NY, to Manhattan, NY, is a quick trip, estimated to take about 26 minutes. It's an easy one-day adventure, perfect for a short excursion without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily travel on the Bruckner Expressway and FDR Drive, with a significant portion of your journey crossing the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $2, making it a budget-friendly option. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate between these two Northeast locations within New York.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bruckner Expressway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| FDR Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 96th Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 86th Street Transverse | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Bruckner Expressway
— 4.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitestone, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on 149th Street
115 ft
·
8 sec
·
149th Street
2
Turn right onto 7th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
7th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 147th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
147th Street
4
Turn right onto 11th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
11th Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 678 North: Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
6
Merge onto I 678
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
8
Continue on I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 19S-W; 19N
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19S-W
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19W
Toward I 278 West: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 278
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 278
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 46
Toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on FDR
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
FDR Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
353 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 14
Toward East 96th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on FDR Drive
492 ft
·
20 sec
·
FDR Drive
20
Turn right onto East 96th Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 96th Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward West Side
23
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
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 19S-W; 19N
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: Geor...
10
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 19S-W
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washingto...
9
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 19W
Toward I 278 West: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan
8
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 46
Toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.15 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$7
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
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
Manhattan, NY
Late night in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:03PM 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
25 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
26m 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?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway, with 43% of the route featuring higher-speed travel. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.4 miles on the Bruckner Expressway, offering a consistent pace for a portion of the journey. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting a transition from expressway to potentially more urban or varied road conditions as you approach Manhattan. This route offers a blend of steady highway cruising and the dynamic nature of urban approach.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Bruckner Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 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 15 decision points packed into just 12.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Whitestone, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward New Haven Connecticut and Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South.
New Haven Connecticut
3 mi in
|
~5m
Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
9.2 mi in
|
~16m
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 26m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on Bruckner Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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