Trip from Manhattan, NY to Port Jefferson Station, NY

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

57.6 mi

93 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Manhattan, NY to Port Jefferson Station, NY covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Long Island Expressway, Nesconset Highway, Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.7 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

28.8 miles from Manhattan, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 57.6 miles, with most of the trip on Long Island Expressway and Nesconset Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.7 miles on Long Island Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

217 ft 19 ft

Total Climb

469 ft

Total Descent

401 ft

Highest Point

217 ft

~31.2 mi in

Elevation Range

198 ft

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 14 significant decision points across 57.6 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 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | 2nd Avenue

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

2.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | 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

3.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | 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

44.1 mi into trip | ~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

57.5 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Turn right

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between Manhattan, NY and Port Jefferson Station, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island and Islip.

Eastern Long Island

4.8 mi in | ~12m | via Borden Avenue

Islip

44.1 mi in | ~1h 8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Long Island Expressway	38.7 mi	53m
Nesconset Highway	7.7 mi	9m
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway	2.7 mi	3m
NY 25	2 mi	3m
Wheeler Road	1.6 mi	2m
Borden Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
Express Drive South	0.6 mi	1m
2nd Avenue	0.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 38.7 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Port Jefferson Station, NY.

Start on 86th Street Transverse

0.4 mi · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse

Turn right onto 5th Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue

Turn left onto East 72nd Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 72nd Street

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp onto NY 25

1.4 mi · 2 min · NY 25

Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25

0.6 mi · 51 sec · NY 25

Toward NY 25A, NY 25

Turn right onto Van Dam Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Van Dam Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Borden Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Borden Avenue

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

Merge onto I 495

39 mi · 53 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Exit 56 Toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Express Drive South

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Express Drive South

Continue on Express Drive South

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Express Drive South

Turn left onto NY 111

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Road

Continue on NY 111

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Townline Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto NY 111

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto NY 347

1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

Continue on NY 347

7.7 mi · 9 min · Nesconset Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on NY 347

1.4 mi · 1 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

Turn left onto Jayne Boulevard

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Jayne Boulevard

Turn right

163 ft · 6 sec

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto NY 112

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Patchogue Road

Arrive at destination

NY 112

Trip Plan

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 28.8 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 46m 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 57.6 miles or 1h 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 28.8 miles or 46m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Jefferson Station, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, NY

This is one driving day of about 57.6 miles and 1h 26m.

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 28.8 mi from Manhattan, NY · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hempstead, NY

29 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.

Popular next leg

Hempstead, NY to Port Jefferson Station, NY

39.8 mi · 53m

Pacing Suggestions

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Port Jefferson Station, NY

The final approach into Port Jefferson Station, 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 Station, 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

$9.38 one way

$18.75 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$10.16	$20.32
premium	$4.88	$11.07	$22.15
diesel	$5.64	$12.80	$25.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.3	$6.05	$2.76
Efficient EV	14.4	$5.04	$2.30
EV Truck/SUV	23	$8.06	$3.69

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 14 minutes ago

Origin

Manhattan, NY

Evening in Manhattan on Saturday

Local time

6:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Clear

N 2 to 14 mph 0% chance EDT NWS forecast

Destination

Port Jefferson Station, NY

Evening in Port Jefferson Station on Saturday

Local time

6:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Sunny

NW 17 mph 0% chance EDT NWS forecast

Along the Route

54°F

Hempstead, NY

29 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

17 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 26m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Manhattan, NY to Port Jefferson Station, NY covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Nesconset Highway, Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28.8 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 $9.38 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.

Between Manhattan, NY and Port Jefferson Station, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island and Islip.

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Trip from Manhattan, NY to Port Jefferson Station, NY

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Port Jefferson Station, NY

Fuel & Cost

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Manhattan, NY

Port Jefferson Station, NY

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 26m on the road

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