How far is Patchogue, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Patchogue, NY to New York City, NY is about 64 miles (103 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 25m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Patchogue and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patchogue and New York City.
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Start on South Ocean Avenue
140 m · 20 sec · South Ocean Avenue
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Turn left onto Lake Street
1184 ft · 52 sec · Lake Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Holbrook Road
20 m · 2 sec · Holbrook Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Holbrook Road
1675 ft · 49 sec · Holbrook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Waverly Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Waverly Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Waverly Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Waverly Avenue
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Continue on Patchogue-Holbrook Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Patchogue-Holbrook Road
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Turn left onto Express Drive North
70 m · 4 sec · Express Drive North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 west: New York
731 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
45.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
569 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
2055 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Continue on Delancey Street
2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street
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Continue on Kenmare Street
1154 ft · 1 min · Kenmare Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Howard Street
155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Patchogue and New York City.
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
45.1 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Patchogue and Light Rain near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Patchogue to New York City?
The road trip is about 64 miles (103 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 28.6 miles from Patchogue and 35.4 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Patchogue and Light Rain near New York City.
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 Patchogue and New York City. Straight-line distance: 51.99 mi (83.67 km).
#1 Patchogue
Village in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 12,314 |
| Coordinates | 40.7656500, -73.0151100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.23 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $14.52 | $29.04 |
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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