How far is Yaphank, NY from New York City, NY?
Fastest route
Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey from Yaphank, New York to New York. The distance is approximately 62.5 miles (100.6 kilometers), and the estimated travel time is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Directions
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Get on I-495 W:
- 🚗 Head east on Main St toward Yaphank Ave.
- ➡️ Turn right onto Yaphank Ave.
- ➡️ Turn right to merge onto I-495 W.
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Continue on I-495 W to Manhattan, New York. Take the Centre St/Chambers St exit from Brooklyn Brg:
- 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 17W to merge onto I-278 W toward Brooklyn.
- 🚗 Take exit 29 to merge onto Tillary St toward Manhattan Brg/Bklyn Civic Ctr/Long Island University/New York City College of Technology/Brooklyn/Manhattan Bridge/Civic Center.
- 🚗 Continue onto Brooklyn Brg (signs for Brooklyn Bridge).
- 🚗 Use the left lane to take the Centre St/Chambers St exit.
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Continue on Chambers St to your destination:
- 🚗 Turn left onto Chambers St.
- 🚗 Turn left onto Broadway/Canyon of Heroes.
- 🚗 Turn left at Murray Street (Partial restricted usage road).
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚦 Plan ahead and check the traffic conditions to find the best route.
- 📅 Avoid rush hours if possible to reduce travel time.
- ⛽ Ensure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
- 🚗 Consider carpooling with friends or family to share the ride and expenses.
- 🗺️ Keep a GPS or map handy to navigate through unfamiliar areas.
- 🚧 Be prepared for possible road construction or detours along the way.
- ☕ Take a break during the journey to stretch your legs and stay refreshed.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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 Yaphank and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yaphank and New York City.
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Start on Main Street
31 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue
1463 ft · 36 sec · Yaphank Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 495: New York
2332 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
53.8 mi · 1 hr 13 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 Yaphank 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
53.8 mi · 01h 13m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yaphank to New York City?
The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Yaphank and 34.7 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.22 one way or $18.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Yaphank and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Plainview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yaphank and New York City. Straight-line distance: 57.6 mi (92.7 km).
#1 Yaphank
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 5,945 |
| Coordinates | 40.8367700, -72.9170500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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 (-74.006153, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $10.31 | $20.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
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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