7 Places for High Speed Go Karting Near NYC (2024)

If you’re planning to spend some time ride-hopping at Luna Park this summer, it’d be a huge mistake to miss the Coney Island Raceway, a 24-kart outdoor track. Here, you can race around a curvy 900-foot course to your heart’s desire (well, until the race is over). Karts can fit up to two people. Get more info on Coney Island fun here.

Speed demons with the use of a car will delight in this day trip-worthy destination: the country’s largest multi-level go-karting track. You can book Pro (for the older kids/more experienced drivers) and Semi-Pro heats (for the newbies) online on two massive tracks at the venue. On special racing days, the tracks are joined together for one humongous Supertrack. The venue also has a bar and restaurant!

If you're into outdoor go karting, NJMP Karting in Millville, NJ, is worth the trip. The challenging track layout will thrill experienced go karters, and the venue and hosts a series of go karting events throughout the year.

Multiple locations in the NYC area make RPM a great go-to for local families, not to mention its Italian state-of-the-art go-karts and courses intended to mimic real formula courses. Families can try “arrive and drive” options where you’re paired with others to compete for the fastest lap, or schedule in advance with a group of eight or more,to do two, three or four-race events with your own crew.

This former airport in Brooklyn is now a multi-sport recreational complex with indoor go-karting as wellice skating, rock climbing, basketball and more. There are plenty of options for a full day of family fun.

The rebranded Staten Island Funpark lives up to its name with the Staten Island Raceway, plus mini golf, batting cages and the Water Blast (where kids can launch tons of water balloons). At the Raceway, families can zip along a 800-foot race course to their heart’s desire (line permitting) at one of the most affordable rates in the area.

This Westchester venue offers go-kart racing, a 12-lane bowling alley and a 6,000-square-foot arcade—all perfect for playing the day away. Like many go-karting venues, you can simply show up, sign up and get in for a race, but check the times first for peak and off-peak pricing. It's also highly recommended thatvisitors use the racing reservation system to ensure plenty oftime for zooming around.