Origin
Manhattan, NY
Evening in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Rocky Point, NY
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
64.6 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Rocky Point, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
Traveling from Manhattan to Rocky Point covers 64.6 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 39 minutes. Since this is a relatively short trip within the Northeast, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You will navigate through local streets, utilizing 5th Avenue, East 72nd Street, and 2nd Avenue to get underway. Budget approximately $10 for fuel to complete the journey in one go. Because there are zero planned stops, you can expect a direct drive that gets you from the heart of the city to the North Shore of Long Island efficiently. It is a straightforward route for those looking to swap the urban environment for a different setting without the need for an overnight stay.
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
32.3 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous highway cruise, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will navigate city streets and local roads for the entire 64.6 miles. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch of road, as your time on 5th Avenue is broken up by the nature of the urban path. The personality of this drive is dictated by local traffic patterns rather than high-speed interstate travel. You should be prepared for frequent turns and a steady pace as you transition from the dense Manhattan grid toward the more open landscapes of Rocky Point.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Nesconset Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near 2nd Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 64.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (NY 25): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (NY 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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2nd Avenue
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip
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~7m in
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NY 25
Take the ramp onto NY 25 toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
6
3.5 mi into trip
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~9m in
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NY 25
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25 toward NY 25A, NY 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NY 25A, NY 25
5
5.4 mi into trip
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~14m in
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I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
44.1 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 56
Toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
Towns Along This Route
Between Manhattan, NY and Rocky Point, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Islip, Mount Sinai and Wading River.
Eastern Long Island
4.8 mi in
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~12m
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via Borden Avenue
Islip
44.1 mi in
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~1h 8m
Mount Sinai
58.4 mi in
|
~1h 27m
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via NY 25A
Wading River
58.4 mi in
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~1h 27m
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via NY 25A
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 38.7 mi | 53m |
| Nesconset Highway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| NY 25A | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| NY 25 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Borden Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Express Drive South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 38.7 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Rocky Point, NY.
1
Start on 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street Transverse
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 72nd Street
4
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp onto NY 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 25
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
NY 25
Toward NY 25A, NY 25
7
Turn right onto Van Dam Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dam Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Borden Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Borden Avenue
9
Take the ramp onto Borden Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Borden Avenue
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
10
Merge onto I 495
39 mi
·
53 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 56
Toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Express Drive South
13
Continue on Express Drive South
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Express Drive South
14
Turn left onto NY 111
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
15
Continue on NY 111
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Townline Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto NY 111
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Turn slight right onto NY 347
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
18
Continue on NY 347
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Nesconset Highway
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on NY 347
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
20
Continue on NY 347
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Nesconset Highway
21
Continue on NY 25A
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
NY 25A
Toward Route 25A EAST, Mount Sinai, Wading River
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
Toward Route 25A Business EAST, Rocky Point Business District
23
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
24
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a 1-day trip with no mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Aim to depart outside of peak traffic hours, as the reliance on local roads means your travel time could fluctuate significantly depending on congestion. Keep your $10 fuel budget in mind, and ensure your tank is ready for the duration of the 1 hour and 39-minute drive. Because there are no designated stops, take advantage of the ability to pull over safely if you need a break from the frequent turns. A concrete tip for this specific path is to pay close attention to your navigation app, as the turn-heavy nature of the local roads requires constant focus compared to a standard highway route.
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 32.3 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.7 miles.
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 64.6 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.3 miles or 51m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rocky Point, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, NY
This is one driving day of about 64.6 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manhattan, 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.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 38.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.3 mi from Manhattan, NY · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 64.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rocky Point, NY
The final approach into Rocky Point, 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 Rocky Point, 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
$10.52 one way
$21.03 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $11.40 | $22.79 |
| premium | $4.88 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Rocky Point, NY
Evening in Rocky Point on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
3 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
1h 39m 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 Manhattan, NY to Rocky Point, NY covers 64.6 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Nesconset Highway, NY 25A. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.3 miles from Manhattan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.52 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 64.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (NY 25): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (NY 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Manhattan, NY and Rocky Point, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Islip, Mount Sinai and Wading River.
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