Origin
Port Jervis, NY
Evening in Port Jervis on Wednesday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Jervis, NY to Manhattan, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
74.2 mi
119 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Jervis, NY
Mel Audelo
Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Port Jervis to Manhattan covers 83.3 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating through the Northeast, you will transition from the local setting of Port Jervis into the heart of Manhattan. This route is entirely localized, relying on surface streets rather than major interstates. It serves as a straightforward connection, though you should be prepared for a drive that requires your full attention due to the lack of highway miles.
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
37.1 miles from Port Jervis, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands constant engagement behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate cruise, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will navigate through local infrastructure for the duration of the 83.3-mile trip. You will primarily utilize Pike Street, East Main Street, and Walling Avenue to reach your destination. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—with Pike Street offering 0 miles of continuous driving—the pace is dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections. This personality makes for a more technical driving experience where you remain active in traffic throughout the entire hour and 38 minutes.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 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 18.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; US 209 / Pike Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.2 miles you will encounter 23 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: near the start (US 6; US 209 / Pike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 6; US 209 / Pike Street
Turn right onto US 6; US 209 / Pike Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
63.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
67.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
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US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
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 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th...
8
68.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downt...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Port Jervis, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Clifton, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck, George Washington Bridge Upper Level and Downtown.
Clifton
49 mi in
|
~1h 7m
New York City
63.6 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Leonia
63.9 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Teaneck
63.9 mi in
|
~1h 24m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
66.1 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Downtown
68.2 mi in
|
~1h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 23 | 18.8 mi | 25m |
| Walling Avenue | 18.1 mi | 27m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 14 mi | 15m |
| Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Fort Lee Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 23
— 18.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Jervis, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on this road
38 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 6; US 209
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pike Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 6; US 209
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
4
Turn right onto CR 15
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
CR 15
5
Continue on NJ 23
13 mi
·
17 min
·
NJ 23
6
Continue on NJ 23
18 mi
·
27 min
·
Walling Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NJ 23
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: New York
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 80
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
17
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
19
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
20
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
22
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
24
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
25
Take the exit onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 9
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
Use the straight lane.
28
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
32
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
33
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
34
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy local route, leave early to account for varying traffic levels on surface streets. You do not need to worry about planning for multiple stops, as the trip is designed to be completed in one go without any scheduled breaks. Keep your $13 fuel budget handy, but ensure you fill up before departing Port Jervis to avoid hunting for stations while navigating the denser local roads closer to the city. Given the nature of these main roads, prioritize patience over speed, as you will be dealing with frequent turns rather than open highway cruising. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, allowing you to easily adjust your departure time to avoid the heaviest local congestion.
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 37.1 miles from Port Jervis, NY, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.8 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.1 miles or 53m 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 Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Port Jervis, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Jervis, NY
This is one driving day of about 74.2 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Port Jervis, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 23 for about 18.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.1 mi from Port Jervis, NY · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.1 miles from Port Jervis, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
The final approach into Manhattan, 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
$12.21 one way
$24.43 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $13.21 | $26.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.69
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
(9.8 mi)
$0.69
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
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.79 | $3.56 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.39 | $4.75 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Manhattan, NY
Evening in Manhattan on Wednesday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
37 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
8 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 43m 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 Port Jervis, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 74.2 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 23, Walling Avenue, Christopher Columbus Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.1 miles from Port Jervis, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.21 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 74.2 miles you will encounter 23 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: near the start (US 6; US 209 / Pike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Port Jervis, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Clifton, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck, George Washington Bridge Upper Level and Downtown.
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