How Far Is City Island (Bronx) from Manhattan? By Boat & Car

First, a clarification: there's no "NYC Island" named City Island. But City Island exists—a nautical-themed community in the Bronx, at the western end of Long Island Sound. It's part of NYC (Bronx County), connected by a single bridge.

Distances to Manhattan

• By Boat: ~10 nautical miles (11.5 statute miles / 18.5 km) from City Island Harbor to Manhattan's southern tip (Battery Park).
• By Car: ~17 miles (27 km) via the City Island Bridge → Pelham Parkway → Bronx River Parkway → Cross Bronx Expressway → George Washington Bridge or RFK/Triborough Bridge → Manhattan. Typical drive: 45–75 minutes depending on traffic.

Why Visit?

City Island feels like a New England fishing village: seafood restaurants (Lobster Box, Artie's), antique shops, yacht clubs, and a maritime museum. It's a quiet escape within city limits—accessible by car, bus (Bx29), or seasonal ferry.