How far is Port Jefferson, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Port Jefferson, NY to Queens, NY is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.53 mi
01h 23m
Flight
44.1 mi
70.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.1 mi
Kilometers
70.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.53 mi
Kilometers
92.58 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Wed, Sep 23, 2:06 PM EDT
Return by in Port Jefferson
Wed, Sep 23, 3:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Jefferson
2026-09-23T12:43
Arrive Queens
Wed, Sep 23, 2:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Jefferson
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
West Babylon
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Port Jefferson
27.5 mi
00h 41m
To Queens
30.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph NE
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Jefferson and Queens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Jefferson and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    25 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 25A

    1.6 km · 2 min · Route 25A

  5. 5

    Continue on North Country Road

    1853 ft · 33 sec · North Country Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Nicolls Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Nicolls Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward Route 347, Nesconset Highway WEST, Hauppauge, Smithtown

    124 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Nesconset Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Nesconset Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Smithtown Bypass

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Smithtown Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown

    116 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    2424 ft · 46 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road

    128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  15. 15

    Continue on Islip Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward SO: New York

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    25.2 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard

    898 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

    1579 ft · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 103rd Street

    803 ft · 37 sec · 103rd Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    78 m · 12 sec · Liberty Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Jefferson and Queens.

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi · 44%
Smithtown Bypass
4.47 mi · 8%
Heckscher State Parkway
3.89 mi · 7%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.34 mi · 6%
Belt Parkway
3.16 mi · 5%
Nicolls Road
3.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Babylon
00h 41m from Port Jefferson
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Port Jefferson and Partly Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Jefferson to Queens?

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 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?

West Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Port Jefferson and 30.1 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 $9.12 one way or $18.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Jefferson and Partly Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near West Babylon

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 West Babylon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 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 1.9 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 West Babylon.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

42 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

52 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

53 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Jefferson and Queens. Straight-line distance: 44.1 mi (70.97 km).

Port Jefferson

#1 Port Jefferson

Incorporated village in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York

Population8,127
Coordinates40.9464900, -73.0692700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.069186, 40.946536)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $9.12
Round trip
$18.24
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $9.12 $18.24
Mid-grade $5.01 $10.17 $20.34
Premium $5.41 $10.98 $21.97
Diesel $6.50 $13.20 $26.41

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Jefferson and Queens. The current time is 12:43:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.