Origin
Manhattan, NY
Night in Manhattan on Wednesday
Local time
10:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Bergen Beach, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
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.
Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Bergen Beach, NY covers 15.7 miles and takes about 39m 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 $2.58 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
7.8 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 15.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 Bergen Beach, NY is easy. At 39m 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 Bergen Beach, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue | — | — |
| East 72nd Street | — | — |
| 2nd Avenue | — | — |
| Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge | — | — |
| NY 25A | — | — |
| Van Dam Street | — | — |
| Borden Avenue | — | — |
| I 495 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
5th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Bergen Beach, 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
·
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
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
10
Turn slight right onto I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 278 West
12
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue
14
Turn left onto Vandervoort Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vandervoort Avenue
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Street
16
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bushwick Avenue
17
Turn right onto Hart Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hart Street
18
Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
19
Turn right onto Rockaway Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
20
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
21
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Howard Avenue
22
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Tapscott Street
23
Continue on Kings Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
24
Turn left onto Church Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Church Avenue
25
Turn right onto Ralph Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ralph Avenue
26
Turn left onto Avenue N
325 ft
·
14 sec
·
Avenue N
27
Continue on Veterans Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Avenue
28
Turn right onto East 71st Street
144 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 71st Street
29
Turn left onto Avenue U
259 ft
·
17 sec
·
Avenue U
30
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 72nd Street
31
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 7.8 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 19m 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 15.7 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.8 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bergen Beach, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Manhattan, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Manhattan, NY
This is one driving day of about 15.7 miles and 39m.
At 15.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.8 mi from Manhattan, NY · 19m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.8 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bergen Beach, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bergen Beach, 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
$2.58 one way
$5.17 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
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: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Bergen Beach, NY
Night in Bergen Beach on Wednesday
Local time
10:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 Bergen Beach, NY covers 15.7 miles and takes about 39m 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 7.8 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 $2.58 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 Bergen Beach, NY is easy. At 39m 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 Bergen Beach, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manhattan, NY to Bergen Beach, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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