Origin
Farmingdale, NY
Morning in Farmingdale on Thursday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmingdale, NY to New York City, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmingdale, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Farmingdale to New York City covers 42.6 miles, a journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Northeast region, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via local streets like Wesche Drive, Cherry Street, and Conklin Street rather than major expressways. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel should cover the trip comfortably. Given the duration, you won't need to plan for overnight stays, making this an ideal quick commute or day trip for those heading into the city.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged with constant maneuvering rather than high-speed cruising. Since the route features a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire time navigating surface streets rather than open interstates. This creates a technical driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition between local roads. Without long, uninterrupted stretches, the pace of the drive remains consistent from start to finish. Be prepared for the stop-and-go nature of navigating through local neighborhoods and urban corridors.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and South Broadway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
28.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
6
29.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
7
29.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
9
32.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Williamsburg Bridge
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
7
34.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Lafayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Farmingdale, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
Manhattan
32.2 mi in
|
~49m
|
via Williamsburg Bridge
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 19.3 mi | 26m |
| South Broadway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Williamsburg Bridge | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Hicksville Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Marginal Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 19.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmingdale, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on this road
278 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
489 ft
·
40 sec
3
Turn left onto Wesche Drive
371 ft
·
21 sec
·
Wesche Drive
4
Turn left onto Cherry Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cherry Street
5
Turn left onto NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conklin Street
6
Continue on NY 24
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fulton Street
7
Continue on NY 24
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
8
Turn right onto NY 107
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hicksville Road
9
Turn straight onto NY 107
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broadway
10
Continue on NY 107
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto North Service Road
383 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Service Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on North Marginal Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marginal Road
13
Turn straight onto NY 25
423 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
14
Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Store Hill Road
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
16
Merge onto I 495
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
23
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenmare Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Howard Street
510 ft
·
24 sec
·
Howard Street
27
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
28
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Farmingdale, NY · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Farmingdale, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New York City, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New York City, 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
$5.84 one way
$11.69 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Hempstead Turnpike
(1.6 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Thursday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
North Hills, NY
18 mi in
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
5 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
59m 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 Farmingdale, NY to New York City, NY covers 35.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, South Broadway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 miles from Farmingdale, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.84 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Farmingdale, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
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