How far is New York City, NY from Port Chester, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Port Chester, NY is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 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.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Port Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Port Chester.
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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
590 ft · 27 sec · Centre Street
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Turn straight onto Park Row
37 m · 13 sec · Park Row
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Continue on Park Row
133 m · 24 sec · Park Row
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Continue on Frankfort Street
1189 ft · 1 min · Frankfort Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
16 m · 4 sec · Pearl Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward FDR Drive North
2611 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto FDR Drive
7.7 mi · 14 min · FDR Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Brunckner Expressway, Gran Central Parkway
2342 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1871 ft · 40 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep straight to continue on I 278 East, I 87 North: Bronx, Yankee Stadium
754 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1289 ft · 28 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
1570 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
10.6 mi · 14 min · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 West, US 1 North: Port Chester, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
2606 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Port Chester
911 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Boston Post Road
2631 ft · 55 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn slight left onto Pearl Street
2021 ft · 57 sec · Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Port Chester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New England Thruway
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
10.6 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New York City and Partly Sunny near Port Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Port Chester?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from New York City and 15.9 miles from Port Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New York City and Partly Sunny near Port Chester.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Port Chester. Straight-line distance: 26.66 mi (42.91 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 Port Chester
Village in Westchester County, New York
| Population | 28,857 |
| Coordinates | 41.0017600, -73.6656800 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Chester (-73.66568, 41.00176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.49 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $7.28 | $14.57 |
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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