Direction:

East/West

Western Terminus:

11 Avenue in Manhattan

Eastern Terminus:

FDR Drive in Manhattan

Distance:

1.90 miles

Counties:

New York

23 Street is a major east/west street in Manhattan, extending from 11 Avenue to the FDR Drive. It is known as West 23 Street to the west of 5 Avenue and as East 23 Street to the east. The entire length is a four-lane undivided road with traffic lights. At the western terminus, access to NY 9A is provided through 11 Avenue and West 24 Street.