Origin
Cutchogue, NY
Morning in Cutchogue on Wednesday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cutchogue, NY to New York City, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
93.8 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
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6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cutchogue, NY
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Cutchogue, NY, to New York City, NY, covers 93.8 miles and is estimated to take around 2 hours and 14 minutes. This drive is well-suited for a single day trip, and with a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's an economical option. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads, with no highway segments, making it a more connected, turn-heavy experience. The route stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent geographical context for your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
46.9 miles from Cutchogue, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 93.8-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be navigating through communities for the full duration of your journey, with Main Road, Mill Lane, and Middle Road guiding your way. There isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch to note since the drive is composed of many smaller road segments and turns. The character of the drive will likely involve frequent adjustments in speed and direction as you pass through various towns and villages.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Road 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
The drive from Cutchogue, NY to New York City, NY is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cutchogue, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mill Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Middle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sound Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northville Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roanoke Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Railroad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Griffing Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cutchogue, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on New Suffolk Road
56 ft
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11 sec
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New Suffolk Road
2
Turn left onto Main Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Main Road
3
Turn right onto Mill Lane
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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Mill Lane
4
Turn left onto Middle Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Middle Road
5
Continue on Sound Avenue
5.4 mi
·
8 min
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Sound Avenue
6
Turn left onto Northville Turnpike
3.4 mi
·
6 min
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Northville Turnpike
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Roanoke Avenue
138 ft
·
13 sec
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Roanoke Avenue
8
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Railroad Avenue
9
Turn left onto Griffing Avenue
148 ft
·
6 sec
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Griffing Avenue
10
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Court Street
11
Continue on Center Drive Spur
0.1 mi
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23 sec
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Center Drive Spur
12
Merge slight left onto Nugent Drive
3.7 mi
·
5 min
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Nugent Drive
13
Continue on Edwards Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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Edwards Avenue
14
Turn left onto I 495 West: New York
292 ft
·
6 sec
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I 495 West: New York
15
Continue on I 495 West: New York
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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I 495 West: New York
16
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
65 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
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Long Island Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 278 West: Brooklyn
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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I 278 West: Brooklyn
20
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Williamsburg Bridge
22
Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Williamsburg Bridge
23
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Delancey Street
24
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
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Kenmare Street
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
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Lafayette Street
26
Turn right onto Howard Street
509 ft
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25 sec
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Howard Street
27
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Broadway
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 14 minute duration, leaving Cutchogue in the morning, perhaps before 8 AM, can help you avoid some of the local traffic as you approach New York City. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is relatively short at 93.8 miles, you have the flexibility to pause when you see a convenient spot. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $15, and plan to fill up before you leave Cutchogue to ensure a smooth journey. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for frequent turns; having your GPS or maps readily accessible will be very helpful.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.9 miles from Cutchogue, NY, or about 1h 7m 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 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.9 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cutchogue, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Cutchogue, NY
This is one driving day of about 93.8 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cutchogue, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.9 mi from Cutchogue, NY · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 46.9 miles from Cutchogue, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New York City, NY
The final approach into New York City, 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 New York City, 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
$15.44 one way
$30.88 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.85 | $4.50 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Wednesday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cutchogue, NY to New York City, NY covers 93.8 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Road, Mill Lane, Middle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.9 miles from Cutchogue, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Cutchogue, NY to New York City, NY is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cutchogue, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cutchogue, NY to New York City, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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