Origin
Point Lookout, NY
Evening in Point Lookout on Sunday
Local time
7:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Point Lookout, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
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6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Point Lookout, NY
Scott Foltz
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Point Lookout, NY to New York City, NY covers 44.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bayside Drive, Parkside Drive, Lido Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.20 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
22.1 miles from Point Lookout, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 44.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bayside Drive 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 Point Lookout, NY to New York City, NY is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Point Lookout, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bayside Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parkside Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lido Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| L North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Meadowbrook State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 27 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bayside Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Lookout, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Garden City Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Garden City Avenue
2
Turn left onto Bayside Drive
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Bayside Drive
3
Continue on Parkside Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Parkside Drive
4
Turn right onto Lido Boulevard
476 ft
·
27 sec
·
Lido Boulevard
5
Take the ramp slight right toward L North
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
L North
6
Continue on Loop Parkway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Loop Parkway
7
Keep slight left to continue on M North: Meadowbrook Parkway North, Mineola
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
M North: Meadowbrook Parkway North, Mineola
8
Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Meadowbrook State Parkway
9
Take the exit right toward NY 27 West: New York
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
NY 27 West: New York
10
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Sunrise Highway
11
Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
12
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Belt Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
16
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
17
Continue on Van Wyck Expressway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
19
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Long Island Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn
23
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
25
Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
26
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
27
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenmare Street
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lafayette Street
29
Turn right onto Howard Street
509 ft
·
25 sec
·
Howard Street
30
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
31
Arrive at your destination
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 22.1 miles from Point Lookout, NY, or about 38m 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 44.2 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.1 miles or 38m 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 5m
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 Point Lookout, 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 Point Lookout, NY
This is one driving day of about 44.2 miles and 1h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Point Lookout, 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 22.1 mi from Point Lookout, NY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 44.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Point Lookout, 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
$7.20 one way
$14.39 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| premium | $4.88 | $8.50 | $16.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$7
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Evening in New York City on Sunday
Local time
7:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
57°F
Jamaica, NY
22 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 17m 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 Point Lookout, NY to New York City, NY covers 44.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bayside Drive, Parkside Drive, Lido Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from Point Lookout, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.20 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 Point Lookout, NY to New York City, NY is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Point Lookout, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Point Lookout, NY to New York City, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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