How far is New York City, NY from East Moriches, NY?

The driving distance from New York City, NY to East Moriches, NY is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.37 mi
01h 47m
Flight
65.46 mi
105.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.46 mi
Kilometers
105.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.37 mi
Kilometers
114.86 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Moriches
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-04-19T01:40
Arrive East Moriches
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Melville
NY

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

From New York City
35.6 mi
00h 53m
To East Moriches
35.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and East Moriches.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City and East Moriches.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    24 m · 11 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chambers Street

    713 ft · 37 sec · Chambers Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    597 ft · 25 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Brooklyn Bridge

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West

    104 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    77 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West

    10 m · 1 sec · Cadman Plaza West

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East

    68 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    1041 ft · 53 sec · Prospect Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jay Street

    84 m · 18 sec · Jay Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sands Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Sands Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    980 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street

    558 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street

    636 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street

    94 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island

    2657 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    50.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Long Island Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Montauk Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Montauk Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Frowein Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Frowein Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    2894 ft · 1 min · Pine Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and East Moriches.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
50.7 mi · 71%
Montauk Highway
5.2 mi · 7%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
4.35 mi · 6%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 6%
Frowein Road
2.69 mi · 4%
I 495 East
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

50.7 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melville
00h 53m from New York City
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York City and Rain Showers Likely near East Moriches.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New York City to East Moriches?

The road trip is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from New York City and 35.7 miles from East Moriches.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New York City and Rain Showers Likely near East Moriches.

Stop Ideas Near Melville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Melville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melville.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

47 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and East Moriches. Straight-line distance: 65.46 mi (105.35 km).

New York City

#1 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
East Moriches

#2 East Moriches

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population5,249
Coordinates40.8051000, -72.7609300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: East Moriches (-72.76093, 40.8051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.53 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.21
5.04 gal · 19.06 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.10 $20.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.29 $22.58
Premium $4.86 $12.25 $24.50
Diesel $4.69 $11.83 $23.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and East Moriches. The current time is 01:40:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.