How far is Port Jefferson, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Port Jefferson, NY to New York City, NY is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 01h 35m.
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 New York State
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 Port Jefferson and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Jefferson and New York City.
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Start on Main Street
25 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 25A
1.6 km · 2 min · Route 25A
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Continue on North Country Road
1853 ft · 33 sec · North Country Road
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Turn left onto Nicolls Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Nicolls Road
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Take the exit right toward Route 347, Nesconset Highway WEST, Hauppauge, Smithtown
124 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nesconset Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Nesconset Highway
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Continue on Smithtown Bypass
4.5 mi · 7 min · Smithtown Bypass
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Take the exit straight toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
116 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
2424 ft · 46 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road
128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Road
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Turn right onto LIE North Service Road
2816 ft · 54 sec · LIE North Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
37.6 mi · 51 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 · 57 sec · 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 Port Jefferson 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
37.6 mi · 00h 51m
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 Port Jefferson and Partly Sunny near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Jefferson to New York City?
The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Syosset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Port Jefferson and 34.9 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Jefferson and Partly Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Syosset
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 Syosset.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Jefferson and New York City. Straight-line distance: 51.53 mi (82.93 km).
#1 Port Jefferson
Incorporated village in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 8,127 |
| Coordinates | 40.9464900, -73.0692700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $12.39 | $24.78 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
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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