Origin
Albany, NY
Afternoon in Albany on Monday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, NY to Port Jefferson, NY
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
198.9 mi
320 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
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6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Jefferson, NY
Richard Harris
Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, NY to Port Jefferson, NY covers 198.9 miles and takes about 4h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Avenue, Eagle Street, Pine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
99.5 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 12m drive with frequent turns across 198.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 12m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, NY to Port Jefferson, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eagle Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 787 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Washington Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Port Jefferson, NY.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
351 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Avenue
3
Turn left onto Eagle Street
157 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eagle Street
4
Turn slight right onto Pine Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pine Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Broadway
7
Take the ramp left toward I 787 South
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 787 South
8
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
11
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
111 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
New York State Thruway
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
13
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
14
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
15
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
16
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
17
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
18
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
19
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
20
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
21
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
22
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
23
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
24
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
25
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
26
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
27
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
28
Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clearview Expressway
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
30
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
31
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
30 mi
·
41 min
·
Long Island Expressway
32
Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
33
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Express Drive South
34
Continue on Express Drive South
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Express Drive South
35
Turn left onto Wheeler Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
36
Continue on Townline Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Townline Road
37
Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
38
Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
39
Continue on Nesconset Highway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Nesconset Highway
40
Turn left onto Nicolls Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Nicolls Road
41
Take the exit slight right
223 ft
·
7 sec
42
Turn straight onto North Country Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Country Road
43
Continue on Route 25A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 25A
44
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
45
Continue on West Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
46
Turn right onto Main Street
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
47
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.5 miles from Albany, NY, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.5 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Jefferson, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albany, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, NY
This is one driving day of about 198.9 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Albany, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.5 mi from Albany, NY · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.5 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Port Jefferson, NY
The final approach into Port Jefferson, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Port Jefferson, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.38 one way
$64.76 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $35.09 | $70.18 |
| premium | $4.88 | $38.24 | $76.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.19 | $88.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Massachusetts Turnpike
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.88 | $9.55 |
| Efficient EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.40 | $7.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.85 | $12.73 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Port Jefferson, NY
Afternoon in Port Jefferson on Monday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
99 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, NY to Port Jefferson, NY covers 198.9 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Avenue, Eagle Street, Pine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.5 miles from Albany, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 12m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, NY to Port Jefferson, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Albany, NY to Port Jefferson, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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