Origin
Bergen Beach, NY
Night in Bergen Beach on Wednesday
Local time
9:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bergen Beach, NY to Manhattan, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
19.6 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
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 Bergen Beach, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 19.6 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue T, Veterans Avenue, East 64th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.23 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.8 miles from Bergen Beach, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 19.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue T 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 Bergen Beach, NY to Manhattan, NY is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Bergen Beach, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue T | — | — |
| Veterans Avenue | — | — |
| East 64th Street | — | — |
| Ralph Avenue | — | — |
| Remsen Avenue | — | — |
| Kings Highway | — | — |
| Tapscott Street | — | — |
| Howard Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Avenue T
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bergen Beach, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on East 72nd Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 72nd Street
2
Turn left onto Avenue T
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Avenue T
3
Turn slight right onto Veterans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
4
Turn right onto East 64th Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East 64th Street
5
Turn right onto Ralph Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ralph Avenue
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Remsen Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Remsen Avenue
7
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
8
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Tapscott Street
9
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Howard Avenue
10
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
11
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
12
Continue on Cooper Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Street
13
Continue on Cooper Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cooper Avenue
14
Continue on Cooper Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cooper Avenue
15
Turn slight left onto 62nd Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
62nd Street
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
335 ft
·
11 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
17
Turn right onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fresh Pond Road
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
19
Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Grand Avenue
20
Turn left onto Hamilton Place
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Hamilton Place
21
Turn left onto Borden Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Borden Avenue
22
Continue on Queens-Midtown Expressway
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Queens-Midtown Expressway
23
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
25
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Long Island Expressway
26
Take the exit slight right toward Van Dam Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Van Dam Street
27
Turn right onto Van Dam Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dam Street
28
Continue on Van Dam Street
112 ft
·
8 sec
·
Van Dam Street
29
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
30
Continue on Queensboro Plaza
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Queensboro Plaza
31
Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
32
Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street West
318 ft
·
11 sec
·
60th Street West
33
Turn left onto East 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 60th Street
34
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
35
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East 72nd Street
36
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
37
Turn left onto East 85th Street
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 85th Street
38
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street Transverse
39
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 9.8 miles from Bergen Beach, NY, or about 30m 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 19.6 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.8 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
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 Bergen Beach, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bergen Beach, NY
This is one driving day of about 19.6 miles and 1h 1m.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.8 mi from Bergen Beach, NY · 30m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.8 miles from Bergen Beach, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
The final approach into Manhattan, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.45 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Wednesday
Local time
9:05 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
8 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
1h 1m 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 Bergen Beach, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 19.6 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue T, Veterans Avenue, East 64th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Bergen Beach, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.23 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 Bergen Beach, NY to Manhattan, NY is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Bergen Beach, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bergen Beach, NY to Manhattan, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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