How far is New York City, NY from Port Jefferson Station, NY?

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Port Jefferson Station, NY is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
58.75 mi
01h 26m
Flight
52.2 mi
84.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.2 mi
Kilometers
84.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.75 mi
Kilometers
94.55 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Jefferson Station
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive Port Jefferson Station
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Hicksville
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From New York City
29.3 mi
00h 43m
To Port Jefferson Station
29.5 mi
00h 43m

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
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Port Jefferson Station.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Port Jefferson Station.

  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

    37.6 mi · 52 min · Long Island Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip

    669 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South

  23. 23

    Continue on Express Drive South

    2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Townline Road

    530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Nesconset Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Nesconset Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Jayne Boulevard

    928 ft · 27 sec · Jayne Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right

    50 m · 6 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Patchogue Road

    557 ft · 12 sec · Patchogue Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Patchogue Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Port Jefferson Station.

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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
37.6 mi · 64%
Nesconset Highway
7.71 mi · 13%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
4.35 mi · 7%
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
2.66 mi · 5%
Wheeler Road
1.58 mi · 3%
I 495 East
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

37.6 mi · 00h 52m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
52.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hicksville
00h 43m from New York City
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York City and Rain Showers Likely near Port Jefferson Station.

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 Jefferson Station?

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 29.3 miles from New York City and 29.5 miles from Port Jefferson Station.

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

The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 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 Port Jefferson Station.

Stop Ideas Near Hicksville

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 Hicksville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 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 10.8 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 Hicksville.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

27 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Port Jefferson Station. Straight-line distance: 52.2 mi (84.01 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
Port Jefferson Station

#2 Port Jefferson Station

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population7,838
Coordinates40.9253800, -73.0473300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Port Jefferson Station (-73.04733, 40.92538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $8.30
Round trip
$16.60
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.30 $16.60
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.28 $18.55
Premium $4.86 $10.06 $20.12
Diesel $4.69 $9.72 $19.43

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 Port Jefferson Station. The current time is 01:41:35.

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.