Origin
Manhattan, NY
Morning in Manhattan on Monday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Seaford, NY
Drive Time
54m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
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6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Seaford, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Seaford, NY covers 32.8 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Avenue, East 72nd Street, 2nd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.34 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
16.4 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 32.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th 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 Manhattan, NY to Seaford, NY is easy. At 54m 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 Manhattan, NY to Seaford, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 72nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 25A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Van Dam Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Borden Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
5th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Seaford, NY.
1
Start on 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street Transverse
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 72nd Street
4
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Avenue
5
Take the ramp slight left toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
6
Keep slight left to continue on NY 25A, NY 25
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
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NY 25A, NY 25
7
Turn right onto Van Dam Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dam Street
8
Turn left onto Borden Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Borden Avenue
9
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
10
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
4.0 mi
·
6 min
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Long Island Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
12
Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway East
13
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
15
Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
Terminals 7 8
17
Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
18
Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
19
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
20
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
21
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
22
Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
23
Continue on Sunrise Highway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Sunrise Highway
24
Turn right onto Bellmore Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bellmore Avenue
25
Turn left onto Merrick Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Merrick Road
26
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 16.4 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 27m 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 32.8 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.4 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seaford, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Manhattan, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Manhattan, NY
This is one driving day of about 32.8 miles and 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manhattan, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Manhattan, NY · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Seaford, NY
The final approach into Seaford, 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 Seaford, 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
$5.34 one way
$10.68 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.79 | $11.57 |
| premium | $4.88 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Seaford, NY
Morning in Seaford on Monday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
57°F
Jamaica, NY
16 mi in
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
9 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
54m 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 Manhattan, NY to Seaford, NY covers 32.8 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Avenue, East 72nd Street, 2nd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Manhattan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.34 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 Manhattan, NY to Seaford, NY is easy. At 54m 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 Manhattan, NY to Seaford, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manhattan, NY to Seaford, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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