Origin
Bensonhurst, NY
Evening in Bensonhurst on Wednesday
Local time
8:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensonhurst, NY to Manhattan, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bensonhurst, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 18 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McDonald Avenue, Church Avenue, Prospect Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
9 miles from Bensonhurst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 18 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McDonald Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bensonhurst, NY to Manhattan, NY is easy. At 43m 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 Bensonhurst, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald Avenue | — | — |
| Church Avenue | — | — |
| Prospect Expressway | — | — |
| I 278 East | — | — |
| Gowanus Expressway | — | — |
| Hugh L Carey Tunnel | — | — |
| NY 9A North | — | — |
| West Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
McDonald Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensonhurst, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Bay Parkway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Bay Parkway
2
Turn slight left onto McDonald Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
McDonald Avenue
3
Turn right onto Church Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Church Avenue
4
Turn left onto Prospect Expressway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Expressway
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
6
Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
8
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
230 ft
·
11 sec
·
NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Street
10
Continue on 11th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
11
Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
12
Continue on West Side Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
13
Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right toward West 79 Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West 79 Street
15
Turn right onto West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West 79th Street
16
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broadway
17
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
18
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 9 miles from Bensonhurst, NY, or about 21m into the drive.
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 18 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Bensonhurst, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bensonhurst, NY
This is one driving day of about 18 miles and 43m.
At 18 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9 mi from Bensonhurst, NY · 21m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9 miles from Bensonhurst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Manhattan, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Evening in Manhattan on Wednesday
Local time
8:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
31 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bensonhurst, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 18 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McDonald Avenue, Church Avenue, Prospect Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Bensonhurst, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bensonhurst, NY to Manhattan, NY is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bensonhurst, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bensonhurst, NY to Manhattan, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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