How far is New York City, NY from West Sayville, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to West Sayville, NY is about 56 miles (90.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and West Sayville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and West Sayville.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
1053 ft · 25 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway East
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8
84 m · 7 sec
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Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
1542 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
781 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
31.6 mi · 42 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River
798 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Montauk Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Montauk Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and West Sayville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Continue on Sunrise Highway
31.6 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York City and Rain Showers Likely near West Sayville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to West Sayville?
The road trip is about 56 miles (90.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from New York City and 28 miles from West Sayville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 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 West Sayville.
Stop Ideas Near Freeport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Freeport.
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Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and West Sayville. Straight-line distance: 47.58 mi (76.57 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 West Sayville
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 5,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.7278800, -73.0976100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Sayville (-73.09761, 40.72788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
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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