How far is Port Morris, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Port Morris, NY to New York City, NY is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.23 mi
00h 30m
Flight
7.86 mi
12.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.86 mi
Kilometers
12.65 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.23 mi
Kilometers
18.08 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sun, Nov 8, 11:16 PM EST
Return by in Port Morris
Sun, Nov 8, 11:47 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Morris
2026-11-08T22:45
Arrive New York City
Sun, Nov 8, 11:16 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Port Morris
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Manhattan
NY

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

From Port Morris
5.6 mi
00h 15m
To New York City
5.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 136th Street

    16 m · 4 sec · East 136th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Avenue

    540 ft · 26 sec · Walnut Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 138th Street

    1199 ft · 45 sec · East 138th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bruckner Boulevard

    1994 ft · 50 sec · Bruckner Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Saint Ann's Place

    72 m · 14 sec · Saint Ann's Place

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 278 West: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Manhattan, Queens

    1117 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    955 ft · 20 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, FDR Drive

    1700 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South

    2397 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on FDR Drive

    7.9 mi · 15 min · FDR Drive

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Pace University

    67 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    543 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place

    81 m · 15 sec · Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    104 m · 17 sec · Pearl Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Saint James Place

    1036 ft · 55 sec · Saint James Place

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Worth Street

    2071 ft · 2 min · Worth Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broadway

    838 ft · 42 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
169.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FDR Drive
7.94 mi · 71%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.53 mi · 5%
Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
0.45 mi · 4%
Worth Street
0.39 mi · 3%
Bruckner Boulevard
0.38 mi · 3%
Manhattan
0.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

FDR Drive

Continue on FDR Drive

7.94 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 15m from Port Morris
Leave By
7:28 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Morris and 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 Morris to New York City?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Port Morris and 5.7 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Morris and Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

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 Manhattan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 4.1 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Morris and New York City. Straight-line distance: 7.86 mi (12.65 km).

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#1 Port Morris

Port Morris is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8014900, -73.9095800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 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
Start: East 136th Street (-73.909526, 40.801543)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.71
Round trip
$3.42
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $1.71 $3.42
Mid-grade $4.83 $1.93 $3.87
Premium $5.23 $2.09 $4.19
Diesel $6.45 $2.58 $5.16

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Morris and New York City. The current time is 22:45:50.

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.