It's 17x17 miles in a straight line, something that is impossible given the geography of the city and its waterways. I just picked a random cross borough trip f

It's 17x17 miles in a straight line, something that is impossible given the geography of the city and its waterways. I just picked a random cross borough trip from the Aquarium to Yankee Stadium and the shortest bike-traversable route is 22.3 miles despite the 2 locations being just 17.7 miles apart as the crow flies. That is a pretty straight route as well.