Trip from Concord, NY to Manhattan, NY

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Drive Time

38m

Distance

18.3 mi

29 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 35m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 45m

10 AM

0h 41m

12 PM

0h 40m

3 PM

0h 41m

5 PM

0h 45m

8 PM

0h 37m

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

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Concord, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Manhattan, NY

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Concord to Manhattan covers a quick 19.3-mile stretch that typically takes about 44 minutes to complete. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the entire excursion, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The path takes you through the Northeast, transitioning from the local atmosphere of Concord toward the heart of Manhattan. Because the distance is so short, it serves as a straightforward connection between these two points without the need for extensive planning or multiple stops.

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

9.1 miles from Concord, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway driving. You will navigate primarily via Mosel Avenue, Clove Road, and Neckar Avenue, which dictates the pace of your journey. Since the entire 19.3-mile distance is comprised of local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel. There are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, meaning the road requires your consistent attention as you move through each turn. This technical, local-focused path ensures you remain engaged with the road layout for the duration of the 44-minute trip.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Gowanus Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 0.1 miles in near Mosel Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 18.3 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 0.1 miles (Mosel Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mosel Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Mosel Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brook...

9 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

11.3 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...

16.9 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward West 79 Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward West 79 Street

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Concord, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn and Upper Level.

Brooklyn

1.1 mi in | ~3m

Upper Level

1.4 mi in | ~3m | via I 278

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Gowanus Expressway	5.5 mi	8m
West Street	2.4 mi	6m
12th Avenue	1.8 mi	5m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge	1.3 mi	1m
Staten Island Expressway	0.9 mi	1m
West Side Highway	0.8 mi	1m
Narrows Road South	0.5 mi	1m
West 86th Street	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Gowanus Expressway — 5.5 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Pierce Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Pierce Street

At end of road, turn right onto Mosel Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Mosel Avenue

Turn right onto Clove Road

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Clove Road

Turn right onto Neckar Avenue

301 ft · 13 sec · Neckar Avenue

Turn right onto Narrows Road South

0.5 mi · 1 min · Narrows Road South

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto I 278

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Staten Island Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 278

0.7 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

Toward Upper Level

Continue on I 278

1.3 mi · 1 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

Continue on I 278

5.5 mi · 8 min · Gowanus Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

2.3 mi · 4 min

Exit 25 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

230 ft · 10 sec

Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A

2.4 mi · 6 min · West Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on NY 9A

0.4 mi · 1 min · 11th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NY 9A

1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NY 9A

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Side Highway

Continue on HH; NY 9A

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward West 79 Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto West 79th Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · West 79th Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto West 86th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 86th Street

Continue on 86th Street Transverse

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Toward East Side Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

86th Street Transverse

Trip Plan

Given the short 19.3-mile nature of this route, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the 44-minute duration is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that since you are navigating entirely on local roads like Clove Road and Neckar Avenue, traffic patterns will have a direct impact on your travel time. Set aside a modest $3 fuel budget to cover the trip, and ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent turning rather than sustained cruising. Prioritize checking local traffic reports before you leave, as the lack of highway miles means you will be fully subject to the flow of local intersections.

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 9.1 miles from Concord, NY, or about 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.5 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 18.3 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 9.1 miles or 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 31m

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 Concord, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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 Concord, NY

This is one driving day of about 18.3 miles and 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Concord, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Gowanus Expressway for about 5.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.1 mi from Concord, NY · 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

9 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.

Pacing Suggestions

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.1 miles from Concord, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Manhattan, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.01 one way

$6.02 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$3.26	$6.51
premium	$4.92	$3.55	$7.09
diesel	$5.61	$4.04	$8.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.5	$1.92	$0.88
Efficient EV	4.6	$1.60	$0.73
EV Truck/SUV	7.3	$2.56	$1.17

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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Concord, NY

Late night in Concord on Wednesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manhattan, NY

Late night in Manhattan on Wednesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

17 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

38m 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 Concord, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 18.3 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Gowanus Expressway, West Street, 12th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Concord, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.01 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.

Between Concord, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn and Upper Level.

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Trip from Concord, NY to Manhattan, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Manhattan, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Concord, NY

Manhattan, NY

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

38m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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