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Trip from New York City, NY to Port Jervis, NY

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

70.5 mi

114 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Port Jervis, NY

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to escape the city for the weekend, the 70.5-mile journey from New York City to Port Jervis is a manageable excursion. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 40 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal choice for a one-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $11, this trek is an affordable way to transition from the urban density of the Northeast into the more relaxed pace of Port Jervis. Because the travel time is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. The route is straightforward, primarily utilizing NJ 3, NJ 23, and Clove Avenue to navigate out of the metropolitan area. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination without requiring a multi-day commitment.

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

35.3 miles from New York City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is a highway-focused route, with 71% of your journey spent on faster roads. You will find that the character of the trip shifts as you move away from the city, transitioning from high-traffic corridors to more open stretches. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip spans 34.5 miles along NJ 23, which serves as the backbone of your travel. While you will encounter a mix of highway speeds and local roads, the drive maintains a consistent rhythm. Expect a functional experience that prioritizes efficiency over technical, winding backroads, allowing you to settle into a steady pace for the majority of the hour-and-forty-minute duration.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

607 ft 8 ft

Total Climb

697 ft

Total Descent

124 ft

Highest Point

607 ft

~35.3 mi in

Elevation Range

599 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 23 and Clove Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.5 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

8
0.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
6
3 mi into trip | ~8m in | NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Bou...
7
4.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
6
4.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue

Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
69 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | US 6 / East Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from New York City, NY to Port Jervis, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Butler along the way.

Butler

21.4 mi in | ~31m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 23 34.5 mi 47m
Clove Avenue 12.3 mi 17m
NJ 3 10.9 mi 13m
US 46 3.7 mi 4m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Holland Tunnel 1.8 mi 3m
NJ 139 Lower Level 0.8 mi 1m
Jersey Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: NJ 23 — 34.5 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Port Jervis, NY.

1

Start on Broadway

79 ft · 7 sec · Broadway
2

Turn right onto Chambers Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Chambers Street
3

Turn right onto Church Street

215 ft · 16 sec · Church Street
4

Turn left onto Reade Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Reade Street
5

Turn right onto Hudson Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hudson Street
6

Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Hudson Street
7

Take the exit

406 ft · 14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 78

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel
9

Continue on I 78

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
11

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
12

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway
13

Take the exit

420 ft · 14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto NJ 3

11 mi · 13 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto US 46

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 46
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
18

Merge onto NJ 23

4.6 mi · 5 min · NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on NJ 23

30 mi · 41 min · NJ 23
Use the right lane.
20

Continue on NJ 23

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Loomis Avenue
Use the right lane.
21

Continue on NJ 23

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Bank Street
22

Continue on NJ 23

12 mi · 17 min · Clove Avenue
23

Continue on CR 15

0.3 mi · 27 sec · CR 15
Use the left lane.
24

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

0.6 mi · 48 sec · East Main Street
Use the left lane.
25

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jersey Avenue
26

Continue on Front Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Front Street
27

Turn right onto Pike Street

361 ft · 13 sec · Pike Street
28

Turn right

38 ft · 2 sec
29

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. Because the entire route covers just 70.5 miles, you likely won't need to plan for any formal stops, allowing you to reach Port Jervis in one go. Keep your fuel gauge in mind as you leave the city, as filling up before you hit the highway can help you stick to that $11 estimated cost. Given that NJ 23 makes up the longest stretch of your drive, stay alert for changes in speed limits as you transition between highway sections and local segments. Focus on maintaining a steady speed during that 34.5-mile stretch on NJ 23 to make the most of your travel time.

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 35.3 miles from New York City, NY, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.5 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 16 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.3 miles or 49m 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 24m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New York City, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New York City, NY

This is one driving day of about 70.5 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from New York City, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 23 for about 34.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.3 mi from New York City, NY · 49m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Paterson, NJ

35 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

Manhattan, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenwood Lake, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Port Jervis, NY

The final approach into Port Jervis, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.60 one way

$23.21 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $12.55 $25.10
premium $4.92 $13.66 $27.33
diesel $5.61 $15.57 $31.13

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Holland Tunnel $16.00

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

$12

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.2 0 $7.40 $3.38
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82
EV Truck/SUV 28.2 0 $9.87 $4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

New York City, NY

Evening in New York City on Wednesday

Local time

7:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 7 to 14 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 7:26PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:25PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Port Jervis, NY

Evening in Port Jervis on Wednesday

Local time

7:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 40m on the road

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

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New York City, NY to Port Jervis, NY covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 23, Clove Avenue, NJ 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from New York City, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.60 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.5 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New York City, NY to Port Jervis, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Butler along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 8 ft to 607 ft elevation with about 697 ft of total climbing.

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