How close are Central Park and Time Square?

Central Park is an urban park between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City, United States. It is the fifth-largest park in the city, containing 843 acres, and the most visited urban park in the United States, with an estimated 42 million visitors annually as of 2016.





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The straight-line distance between the southern edge of Central Park and Times Square is approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 kilometers).

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The straight-line distance between the southern edge of Central Park and Times Square is approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 kilometers).

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Naturally, since Times Square is pedestrian-friendly free from cars, it's an excellent place for street performers to make some cash.

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Is there a direct train between Times Square and Central Park? Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at 81 St-Museum of Natural History. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

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So many Subway Trains run through Columbus Circle to get to Central Park. Among them: 1, 2, A and C – Best if you are coming from Times Square or Penn Station on the 34th Street. Both 1, 2, A and C run from the stop at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue, a few steps from Times Square.

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How long does it take to walk through Times Square? Walking is about about 9 blocks the blocks going east are long the blocks going north are short. You have 6 blocks going north and 3-4 blocks between avenues which are long. Time depends on how fast you walk but it is very walkable.

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To ensure a safe experience, it's important to use common sense and avoid visiting the park alone at night. Central Park is open daily from 6 AM to 1 AM, and it is forbidden and highly not recommended to be in the park outside of these hours.

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Central Park is free, but has its own paid shares of attractions as well. With its vastness, you'll definitely need a guide to help you pinpoint exactly where to go, and what to do within it if you're pressed for time.

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The best way to see most, is to do as the locals and ride a bike. Central Park is extremely bike friendly, and the bike paths weave in and out of the major attractions. For a guided experience, there are Central Park bike tours for $29. Biking around Central Park is the perfect way to spend a day in the Big Apple!

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