Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
34.5 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Bayville, NY
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This 34.5-mile drive from Manhattan, NY to Bayville, NY is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour, making it perfect for a day trip. You'll navigate primarily via the Long Island Expressway, Northern Boulevard, and West Shore Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route offers a practical way to get from the bustling city to a Long Island destination. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, and with no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to explore at your own pace. Given the short duration, an overnight stay isn't necessary unless you plan extensive exploration upon arrival.
Wall Street. Madison Avenue. 34th Street. Broadway. Times Square. Manhattan is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic and understood the world over. This long, thin island is only one of New York City's five boroughs, but it's Manhattan that has the concrete canyons and the inimitable skyline; Manhattan that has the world's brightest theater district; Manhattan that has Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Met; and Manhattan that includes iconic neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Times Square, and Greenwich Village. The rest of New York City has much to see and do, but it's Manhattan that represents the city—and sometimes the entire United States—to the world. You could spend a month on this tiny island and still not see all there is to see.
Bayville is an incorporated village in Nassau County, New York.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with nearly half of your journey, 48%, on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 14.5 miles along the Long Island Expressway, offering a chance for consistent speed. As you transition off the main expressway, the character of the drive will likely shift, incorporating local roads like Northern Boulevard and West Shore Road. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced highway driving and more controlled, potentially slower, sections as you approach your destination.
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 1.5 miles in near 2nd Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.5 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (NY 25): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (NY 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp onto NY 25 toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25 toward NY 25A, NY 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Searington Road, Port Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Searingtown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manhattan, NY and Bayville, NY, road signs point toward Lower Roadway, Eastern Long Island and Port Washington.
Lower Roadway
Eastern Long Island
Port Washington
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 14.5 mi | 21m |
| Northern Boulevard | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| West Shore Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| NY 25 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Remsens Lane | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Mill River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Searingtown Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Borden Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Bayville, NY.
Start on 86th Street Transverse
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Take the ramp onto NY 25
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25
Turn right onto Van Dam Street
Turn left onto Borden Avenue
Take the ramp onto Borden Avenue
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn straight onto South Service Road
Turn left onto Searingtown Road
Turn right onto NY 25A
Turn left onto Remsens Lane
At end of road, turn right onto Ripley Lane
Turn left onto Remsens Lane
Continue on Remsens Lane
Turn left onto Mill River Road
Turn left onto Glen Cove Road
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
Continue on West Shore Road
Continue on Bayville Bridge
Continue on Ludlam Avenue
Turn left onto Bayville Avenue
Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Manhattan, NY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bayville, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Manhattan on Friday
Local time
6:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Evening in Bayville on Friday
Local time
6:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
46°F
North Hills, NY
17 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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