Origin
Manhattan, NY
Morning in Manhattan on Saturday
Local time
11:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Plainedge, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Plainedge, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Plainedge, NY covers 32.9 miles and takes about 55m 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 $5.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Manhattan, NY
Full guide →Founded 1624
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.
Top landmarks
- • Empire State Building — skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 32.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Plainedge, NY is easy. At 55m 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 Plainedge, 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 Plainedge, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
10
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
22 mi
·
31 min
·
Long Island Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville
12
Turn straight onto South Marginal Road
525 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Marginal Road
13
Turn right onto North Broadway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
14
Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Broadway
15
Continue on South Broadway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Broadway
16
Continue on Hicksville Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Hicksville Road
17
Turn right onto Ludwig Lane
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ludwig Lane
18
Turn left onto Hicksville Road
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hicksville Road
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 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 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plainedge, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Plainedge, 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
$5.42 one way
$10.83 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.86 | $11.71 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
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
Plainedge, NY
Morning in Plainedge on Saturday
Local time
11:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
North Hills, NY
16 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
4 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
55m 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 Plainedge, NY covers 32.9 miles and takes about 55m 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 16.5 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 $5.42 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 Plainedge, NY is easy. At 55m 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 Plainedge, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manhattan, NY to Plainedge, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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