Origin
North New Hyde Park, NY
Afternoon in North New Hyde Park on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North New Hyde Park, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
50m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
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6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North New Hyde Park, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from North New Hyde Park, NY to New York City, NY covers 23.4 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lakeville Road, Hillside Avenue, Clearview Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.81 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
11.7 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 23.4 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.
Lakeville Road 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 North New Hyde Park, NY to New York City, NY is easy. At 50m 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 North New Hyde Park, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hillside Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clearview Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Island Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 278 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lakeville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North New Hyde Park, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on the route
121 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Lakeville Road
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lakeville Road
3
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Hillside Avenue
4
Turn right onto Clearview Expressway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clearview Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan
7
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Long Island Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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I 278 West: Brooklyn
11
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
13
Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
14
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
15
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
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Kenmare Street
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
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Lafayette Street
17
Turn right onto Howard Street
509 ft
·
25 sec
·
Howard Street
18
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
19
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 11.7 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY, or about 25m 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 23.4 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.7 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North New Hyde Park, 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 North New Hyde Park, NY
This is one driving day of about 23.4 miles and 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North New Hyde Park, 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 11.7 mi from North New Hyde Park, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.7 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New York City, NY
The final approach into New York City, 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 New York City, 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
$3.81 one way
$7.62 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| premium | $4.88 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
New York City, NY
Afternoon in New York City on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
50m 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 North New Hyde Park, NY to New York City, NY covers 23.4 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lakeville Road, Hillside Avenue, Clearview Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.81 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 North New Hyde Park, NY to New York City, NY is easy. At 50m 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 North New Hyde Park, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North New Hyde Park, NY to New York City, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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