New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ MSA

New York City ER Wait Times

Note: ER wait times can change quickly. Sometimes an ER may not appear busy to those waiting in the lobby, but there can be a separate entrance for patients who arrive by ambulance.

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Historical Average ER Wait Time

This data comes from CMS emergency department performance data for Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. ERcost averages the historical benchmark across ER locations in this metro area.

3 hr 27 min

CMS median ED time, 115 of 116 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

Pediatric ERs in this metro area:Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency DepartmentChildren's Hospital of New York at Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Pediatric Emergency CareCohen Children's Medical Center Emergency DepartmentEmergency Department at Nyu Langone Hospital-BrooklynGagnon Children's Emergency DepartmentKids Emergency DepartmentMaimonides Children's Emergency DepartmentMichael Gordon Reeves Pediatric Emergency DepartmentMount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital Children's Emergency DepartmentMount Sinai West Pediatric Emergency CareNewyork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital Pediatric Emergency DepartmentNewyork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital Pediatric Emergency CareNewyork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital Emergency DepartmentPediatric Emergency Department at Chilton Medical CenterPediatric Emergency Department at Joseph M. Sanzari Children's HospitalThe Home Depot Emergency Department at Nyu Langone Health-Cobble Hill

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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside MedicalProprietary

Reported

Wait Time

30 min

Last Updated

Jul 2, 2026, 2:24 AM EDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 54 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 2%

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Huntington HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

40 min

Last Updated

Jun 20, 2026, 11:35 AM EDT

Overall rating: 5 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 12 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Mount Sinai WestVoluntary non-profit - Church

Reported

Wait Time

45 min

Last Updated

Jun 19, 2026, 8:40 PM EDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 4 hr 38 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 2%

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Glen Cove HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

65 min

Last Updated

Jun 1, 2026, 12:23 PM EDT

Overall rating: 5 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 32 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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Peconic Bay Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - Other

Reported

Wait Time

150 min

Last Updated

Jun 29, 2026, 11:46 AM EDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 36 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Emergency room wait times by facility
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated	Historical Benchmark (Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025)
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated		i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.	Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside MedicalProprietaryView ER Costs	3 stars	30 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 2, 2026, 2:24 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	3 hr 54 min	2%
Huntington HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	5 stars	40 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 20, 2026, 11:35 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	3 hr 12 min	1%
Mount Sinai WestVoluntary non-profit - ChurchView ER Costs	3 stars	45 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 19, 2026, 8:40 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	4 hr 38 min	2%
Glen Cove HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	5 stars	65 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 1, 2026, 12:23 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 32 min	0%
Peconic Bay Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - OtherView ER Costs	3 stars	150 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 29, 2026, 11:46 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	3 hr 36 min	1%
Bayshore Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	high	2 hr 46 min	0%
Bergen New Bridge Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	Not available	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	low	2 hr 34 min	0%
BronxCare Health System (Fulton Division)Voluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	1 star	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	very high	3 hr 4 min	3%
Brookdale Hospital Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	1 star	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	very high	3 hr 48 min	3%
Carewell Health Medical CenterProprietaryView ER Costs	1 star	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	medium	3 hr	1%

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Data Sources: Live wait-time values and recent patient reports are compiled from hospital-published sources, patient submissions, and verified updates. Historical data represents CMS-audited annual performance benchmarks and is not a live estimate of current ER volume. Hospital ownership labels and hospital overall ratings come from the CMS Hospital General Information dataset. CMS ratings are a broad summary, not a perfect measure of whether a hospital is best for a specific service.

Recent Patient Reports

Patient reports are submitted by site visitors. Wait times can change quickly and do not represent total ER visit time.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL

30 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jul 2, 2026, 1:54 AM EDT
Seen date and time: Jul 2, 2026, 2:24 AM EDT

PECONIC BAY MEDICAL CENTER

150 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jun 29, 2026, 9:16 AM EDT
Seen date and time: Jun 29, 2026, 11:46 AM EDT

Alternatives to the ER

Call 911 or go to the ER for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, major injury, severe allergic reaction, or any symptom that may be life-threatening.

For non-emergency symptoms, these options can help you get guidance and decide whether home care, urgent care, or a trip to the ER is the right call.

Call Your Insurer's free 24/7 Nurse Line

Many insurance plans include a free 24/7 nurse line where a registered nurse can help you weigh your symptoms and figure out the right next step.

See major insurance nurse line numbers

Use 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care

24/7 virtual urgent care lets you see a provider from home, often in minutes, without waiting room time or an ER bill. Self-pay rates start as low as $59 per visit, and many plans cover it for free.

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