How far is New York City, NY from Blue Point, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Blue Point, NY is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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 Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Blue Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Blue Point.
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Start on Broadway
24 m · 11 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Chambers Street
713 ft · 37 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
597 ft · 25 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
104 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West
10 m · 1 sec · Cadman Plaza West
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Turn slight right onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
1041 ft · 53 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Jay Street
84 m · 18 sec · Jay Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sands Street
17 m · 2 sec · Sands Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
980 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street
558 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street
636 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street
94 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island
2657 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
39.3 mi · 54 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 454: Commack, Patchogue
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
2772 ft · 1 min · Express Drive South
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sunrise Service Road South
699 ft · 15 sec · Sunrise Service Road South
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 97 South: Blue Point
1675 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nicolls Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Nicolls Road
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Turn left onto Montauk Highway
1520 ft · 35 sec · Montauk Highway
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Turn right onto Blue Point Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Blue Point Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blue Point Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Blue Point.
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
39.3 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New York City and Mostly Sunny near Blue Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Blue Point?
The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Hicksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from New York City and 29.1 miles from Blue Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New York City and Mostly Sunny near Blue Point.
Stop Ideas Near Hicksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hicksville.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Blue Point. Straight-line distance: 50.9 mi (81.92 km).
#1 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Point
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 4,773 |
| Coordinates | 40.7439900, -73.0345500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Point (-73.03455, 40.74399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.97 | $19.93 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
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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