The film "Going the Distance" was filmed in New York, USA.

Filming Locations:

The Mall (Central Park)

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Mall, running from the flowerbed at Center Drive in the south to Bethesda Terrace in the north, is the only straight path in the entire park. The path passes a row of statues of famous writers, known as Literary Walk, and past the Naumburg Bandshell. The path and its surrounding American elms were built in 1857 and designed as part of the great park by landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux.

The Half King Bar

In the Movie

The scene where Garrett's social life and friends' comments are supported by the familiar setting of a local bar, where conversations can become sharp and funny. The establishment is suitable for group teasing, relationship talk, and reaction shots without feeling staged.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a well-known pub in Chelsea at the corner of West 23rd Street and 10th Avenue, with a compact interior, dark wood bar atmosphere, and friendly neighborhood vibe. Its corner location and recognizable facade make it useful for both street episodes and intimate dialogue scenes.

The Mall, Central Park

In the Movie

The scene where Erin and Garrett spend time together outdoors, walking and talking in the recognizable corridor of Central Park, highlighting their comfort with each other. The long perspective and straight path allow for clean medium shots and maintain conversational pacing.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the famous tree-lined pedestrian promenade in Central Park, known for its long straight path, benches, and seasonal canopy of foliage. It is located near mid-park attractions and is often used for filming because it instantly reads as 'New York' without the need for signs.

La Vela Ristorante

In the Movie

The scene where the couple's dinner moment unfolds in a recognizable restaurant setting, emphasizing the everyday reality of dating in the city. The location supports the dialogue scene construction and the contrast between personal feelings and public setting.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the restaurant address on the Upper West Side at Amsterdam Avenue and West 78th Street, in a dense residential and restaurant corridor. The storefront scale and constant neighborhood traffic make it a practical choice for evening date scenes and exterior arrivals.

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

In the Movie

The scene where travel and separation are emphasized through airport episodes, showing the practical efforts to maintain a long-distance relationship. Departures, arrivals, and terminal movements heighten the stress of schedules and the emotional cost of frequent flying.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a major international airport in Queens with large terminals, roads, and passenger drop-off zones that visually convey distance and travel logistics. It is often used on screen because signs, vehicles, and scale quickly create a sense of long-distance movement.

Sheep Meadow, Central Park

In the Movie

The scene where Erin and Garrett are shown during a city break, in an open green space that contrasts with apartment interiors and busy streets. The setting supports relaxed dialogue, casual physical intimacy, and a sense of summer lightness.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a large open lawn in Central Park roughly between 66th and 69th Streets, popular for picnics and relaxation with skyline views. Its wide sightlines, grassy field, and surrounding trees create a flexible backdrop for daytime scenes and wide establishing shots.