How far is Jamesport, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Jamesport, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamesport and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamesport and Manhattan.
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Start on Route 25
3.3 mi · 6 min · Route 25
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Continue on Main Road
2332 ft · 54 sec · Main Road
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Continue on Old Country Road
2572 ft · 53 sec · Old Country Road
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Turn left onto Northville Turnpike
1.2 mi · 3 min · Northville Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Roanoke Avenue
42 m · 13 sec · Roanoke Avenue
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
624 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Griffing Avenue
45 m · 6 sec · Griffing Avenue
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Turn right onto Court Street
1091 ft · 35 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Center Drive Spur
774 ft · 23 sec · Center Drive Spur
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Merge slight left onto Nugent Drive
3.7 mi · 5 min · Nugent Drive
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Continue on Edwards Avenue
1354 ft · 34 sec · Edwards Avenue
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Turn left onto I 495 West: New York
89 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 495 West: New York
1483 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
65.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue
2280 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
24 m · 2 sec · Laurel Hill Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Hunters Point Avenue
2199 ft · 1 min · Hunters Point Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Dam Street
1856 ft · 1 min · Van Dam Street
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Continue on Van Dam Street
34 m · 8 sec · Van Dam Street
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
1850 ft · 35 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Continue on Queensboro Plaza
1.2 km · 58 sec · Queensboro Plaza
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Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
1.4 km · 2 min · Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
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Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street West
97 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East 60th Street
708 ft · 28 sec · East 60th Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
3148 ft · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto East 72nd Street
1530 ft · 41 sec · East 72nd Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East 85th Street
154 m · 12 sec · East 85th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1927 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamesport and Manhattan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
65.7 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamesport and Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamesport to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dix Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Jamesport and 44.8 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jamesport and Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Dix Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dix Hills.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamesport and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 73.26 mi (117.9 km).
#1 Jamesport
City in Daviess County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,710 |
| Coordinates | 40.9495400, -72.5814800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $12.07 | $24.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.63 | $29.26 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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