how far is citi field from yankee stadium

Citi Field and Yankee Stadium are roughly 9–10 miles apart by road, with typical drive times around 15–20 minutes in light traffic.

How far is Citi Field from Yankee Stadium?

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• Driving distance: About 9–9.5 miles between Citi Field (Queens) and Yankee Stadium (The Bronx).

• Estimated drive time: Around 15–20 minutes by car or taxi when traffic is light; it can be longer at rush hour or on game days.

• Subway time: Usually about 55–60 minutes with a transfer at Grand Central–42 St (taking the 7 and 4 trains).

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• By car:
  • Route commonly uses bridges and expressways between Queens and The Bronx.
  • Expect more time if both teams have home games or during peak NYC traffic.

• By subway:
  • From Mets–Willets Point (Citi Field) → 7 train to Grand Central–42 St → 4 train to 161 St–Yankee Stadium.

* Total trip is usually just under an hour platform-to-platform.

For a “Subway Series” doubleheader in one day, plan for at least an hour between parks if you’re using the subway, and build in extra buffer for crowds and delays.

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