Origin
Nissequogue, NY
Afternoon in Nissequogue on Thursday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nissequogue, NY to Manhattan, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nissequogue, NY
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Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
Driving from Nissequogue to Manhattan covers approximately 56 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is perfectly manageable as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $9 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Northeast locations. Navigating this path requires a focus on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, which defines the overall pace of your journey. It is a practical commute that bridges a quieter residential area and the dense urban environment of New York City.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate experience, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will find yourself navigating through a series of local roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. Because the path relies entirely on surface streets, there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to cruise through. The character of the road is defined by frequent turns and changing local conditions as you transition from the suburban setting of Nissequogue into the heart of Manhattan. Prepare for a more active, hands-on driving experience compared to a standard highway trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 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 38.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Moriches Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near NY 25A / North Country Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 3.1 miles (NY 25A / North Country Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles (Hunters Point Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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NY 25A / North Country Road
Turn sharp right onto NY 25A / North Country Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point...
6
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Hunters Point Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Hunters Point Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
NY 25
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25 toward 60th Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 60th Street West
6
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 38.7 mi | 53m |
| Moriches Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Country Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Hauppauge Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Fifty Acre Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hauppauge Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 38.7 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nissequogue, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Long Beach Road
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Long Beach Road
2
Turn left onto Moriches Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Moriches Road
3
Continue on Moriches Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Moriches Road
4
Turn right onto Fifty Acre Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fifty Acre Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Edgewood Avenue
346 ft
·
12 sec
·
Edgewood Avenue
6
Turn sharp right onto NY 25A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Country Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NY 111
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hauppauge Road
8
Continue on NY 111
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
9
At end of road, turn right onto NY 111; CR 76
421 ft
·
8 sec
·
Townline Road
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
11
Turn right onto LIE North Service Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
LIE North Service Road
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
13
Merge onto I 495
39 mi
·
53 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 16
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
80 ft
·
2 sec
·
Laurel Hill Boulevard
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Hunters Point Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hunters Point Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Van Dam Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dam Street
18
Continue on Van Dam Street
113 ft
·
8 sec
·
Van Dam Street
19
Turn left onto NY 25
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
20
Continue on NY 25
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Queensboro Plaza
21
Continue on NY 25
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
22
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25
317 ft
·
11 sec
·
NY 25
Toward 60th Street West
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto East 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 60th Street
24
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 72nd Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
27
Turn left onto East 85th Street
507 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 85th Street
28
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward West Side
29
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Nissequogue, NY · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Nissequogue, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
The final approach into Manhattan, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.77 one way
$17.55 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Manhattan, NY
Afternoon in Manhattan on Thursday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
North Hills, NY
27 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m 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 Nissequogue, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Moriches Road, North Country Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from Nissequogue, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.77 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (NY 25A / North Country Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles (Hunters Point Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Nissequogue, NY to Manhattan, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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