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

Q: How long is the trip from New York City, NY to Port Washington, NY?

The drive from New York City, NY to Port Washington, NY covers 23.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Plandome Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from New York City, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Drive Time

42m

Distance

23.8 mi

38 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 39m ★

6 AM

0h 43m

8 AM

0h 50m

10 AM

0h 45m

12 PM

0h 45m

3 PM

0h 46m

5 PM

0h 50m

8 PM

0h 41m

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

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New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Port Washington, NY

Peter Olexa

Trip Overview

If you are looking to escape the city for a quick change of pace, this 23.8-mile drive from New York City to Port Washington is a straightforward journey. Expect to spend about 42 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Long Island Expressway before transitioning onto Plandome Road for the final leg. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this trip is highly budget-friendly for a short excursion. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that connects the urban core of the Northeast to the quieter residential atmosphere of Port Washington.

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

11.9 miles from New York City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 63% of your travel taking place on major thoroughfares. You will face a significant stretch of 10.7 miles along the Long Island Expressway, which dictates the bulk of your driving experience. While the beginning of the route involves the density of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, the character shifts as you eventually exit the highway system. Navigating the final transition onto Plandome Road offers a change of pace from the high-speed interstate environment. Be prepared for the contrast between the fast-moving highway segments and the more localized road conditions you encounter as you arrive at your destination.

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

There are about 28 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 10.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

202 ft -5 ft

Total Climb

292 ft

Total Descent

226 ft

Highest Point

202 ft

~18.8 mi in

Elevation Range

208 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chambers Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

Complex — stay alert throughout

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 23.8 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: near the start (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Chambers Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

6.3 mi into trip | ~13m in

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 35A-B Toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Isla...

6.5 mi into trip | ~13m in

Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes. Exit 35B Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhe...

6.6 mi into trip | ~13m in

Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35E Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhe...

18.4 mi into trip | ~31m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33 Toward Lakeville Road, Community Drive

Towns Along This Route

Between New York City, NY and Port Washington, NY, road signs point toward Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Eastern Long Island, 48Th Street and 48 Street — among others.

Cadman Plaza West

1.3 mi in | ~3m

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East

1.4 mi in | ~4m

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

1.7 mi in | ~5m

Eastern Long Island

6.3 mi in | ~13m

48Th Street

6.3 mi in | ~13m

48 Street

6.4 mi in | ~13m

Riverhead

6.5 mi in | ~13m

Lakeville Road

18.4 mi in | ~31m

Community Drive

18.4 mi in | ~31m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Long Island Expressway	10.7 mi	15m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway	4.4 mi	7m
Plandome Road	1.6 mi	3m
Community Drive	1.4 mi	2m
North Plandome Road	1.1 mi	1m
Brooklyn Bridge	1.1 mi	2m
Northern Boulevard	0.6 mi	1m
South Service Road	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 10.7 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Broadway

79 ft · 10 sec · Broadway

Turn left onto Chambers Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Chambers Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto Centre Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Centre Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on Brooklyn Bridge

1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn Bridge

Take the exit

343 ft · 9 sec

Toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West Use the right lane.

Turn right

254 ft · 9 sec

Toward I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West

31 ft · 1 sec · Cadman Plaza West

Turn slight right

223 ft · 8 sec

Toward Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East

Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Prospect Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Jay Street

276 ft · 17 sec · Jay Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto Sands Street

56 ft · 2 sec · Sands Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 278

3.6 mi · 5 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

0.8 mi · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Exit 35A-B Toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road

Exit 35 Toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street

Keep slight right at fork

308 ft · 8 sec

Exit 35B Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 35E Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 495

11 mi · 15 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 33 Toward Lakeville Road, Community Drive Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto South Service Road

0.3 mi · 48 sec · South Service Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Community Drive

1.4 mi · 2 min · Community Drive

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto NY 25A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northern Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Plandome Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Plandome Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on North Plandome Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Plandome Road

Turn right onto Murray Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Murray Avenue

Arrive at destination

Murray Avenue

Trip Plan

Because this is a short, 42-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since there are no designated stops required to complete the 23.8-mile distance, you can easily make this trip in a single, uninterrupted push. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is quite low at $4, so you likely won't need to worry about mid-trip refueling. To ensure a smoother experience, try to avoid peak rush hours on the Long Island Expressway to minimize time spent in heavy traffic. Use the simplicity of this short route to your advantage by keeping your schedule open and enjoying the ease of a quick transit between the city and the coast.

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 11.9 miles from New York City, NY, or about 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.7 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 23.8 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.9 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 35m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving New York City, 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 New York City, NY

This is one driving day of about 23.8 miles and 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New York City, 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 10.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.9 mi from New York City, NY · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richmond Hill, NY

12 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

New Rochelle, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Richmond Hill, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.9 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Port Washington, NY

The final approach into Port Washington, 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 Washington, NY.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

0 mi from route Free

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Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free

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Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free

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Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 0.8

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Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free

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Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free

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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.76 one way

$7.51 round trip

$4.01/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$4.20	$8.40
premium	$4.86	$4.55	$9.11
diesel	$4.69	$4.40	$8.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Newport Centre - Tesla Supercharger

Jersey City, NJ

Tesla

20 DCFC

Simon Newport Centre (Jersey City, NJ)

Jersey City, NJ

Electrify America

6 DCFC

The Oakman - Tesla Supercharger

Jersey City, NJ

Tesla

6 DCFC

Brookfield Place - Tesla Supercharger

New York, NY

Tesla

4 DCFC

Newport Centre Mall

Jersey City, NJ

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

EV 01 EV 03 STATION1

Jersey City, NJ

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

DT&P HOBOKEN DC2

Hoboken, NJ

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

EV 01 EV 03 STATION2

Jersey City, NJ

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 Tesla: 3 Electrify America: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.1	$2.50	$1.14
Efficient EV	6	$2.08	$0.95
EV Truck/SUV	9.5	$3.33	$1.52

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

New York City, NY

Night in New York City on Sunday

Local time

9:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 14 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Port Washington, NY

Night in Port Washington on Sunday

Local time

9:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°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

16 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

42m 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 Washington, NY covers 23.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Plandome Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.9 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 $3.76 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.