Coney Island, NY Road Trips

With 6 routes heading out and 9 heading in, Coney Island, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 78 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Coney Island, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

15

Longest Drive

383.2 mi

Buffalo, NY

Quickest Drive

18m

East Flatbush, NY

Plan Around Coney Island, NY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Coney Island, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Buffalo, NY to Coney Island, NY 383 mi · 8h 11m Washington Heights, NY to Coney Island, NY 21.8 mi · 47m Astoria, NY to Coney Island, NY 18.2 mi · 38m Elmhurst, NY to Coney Island, NY 17.9 mi · 35m

Continue From Coney Island, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Coney Island, NY to Buffalo, NY 383.2 mi · 8h 11m Coney Island, NY to Astoria, NY 20 mi · 37m Coney Island, NY to Manhattan, NY 19.5 mi · 40m Coney Island, NY to Jamaica, NY 16.7 mi · 27m

Trips from Coney Island, NY

Coney Island, NY to Buffalo, NY

383.2 mi 8h 11m

Coney Island, NY to Astoria, NY

20 mi 37m

Coney Island, NY to Manhattan, NY

19.5 mi 40m

Coney Island, NY to Jamaica, NY

16.7 mi 27m

Coney Island, NY to Elmhurst, NY

15.5 mi 34m

Coney Island, NY to Bushwick, NY

11.6 mi 24m

Driving from Coney Island, NY

On average, trips departing from Coney Island, NY run 78 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 49m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 383 miles (8h 11m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Coney Island, NY most often head toward Buffalo, NY (383.2 mi, 8h 11m), Astoria, NY (20 mi, 37m), Manhattan, NY (19.5 mi, 40m), Jamaica, NY (16.7 mi, 27m), and Elmhurst, NY (15.5 mi, 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 78-mile trip from Coney Island, NY, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Coney Island, NY and 9 routes heading into Coney Island, NY, covering 15 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 383 miles.

The longest mapped route from Coney Island, NY covers 383 miles and takes approximately 8h 11m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Coney Island, NY runs about 78 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 78-mile trip from Coney Island, NY costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Coney Island, NY include Buffalo, NY, Astoria, NY, Manhattan, NY and Jamaica, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.