how long is central park

Central Park is about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) long from south to north, running from 59th Street up to 110th Street in Manhattan.

Quick Scoop

• Length: About 2.5 miles (4 km) north–south.

• Width (for context): About 0.5 miles (800 m) east–west.

• City blocks: Roughly 50 city blocks in length.

If you’re picturing a walk, going straight from the south end to the north end usually takes around 40–60 minutes at a normal pace, depending on how often you stop to look around.

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