Port Jervis, NY Road Trips
Port Jervis, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 95 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Port Jervis, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Mel Audelo
Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
130.7 mi
Brookhaven, NY
Quickest Drive
1h 38m
New York City, NY
Plan Around Port Jervis, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Port Jervis, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Port Jervis, NY
Driving from Port Jervis, NY
Expect an average of 95 miles and about 2h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Port Jervis, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 131 miles (2h 58m), while the shortest is just 71 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Port Jervis, NY most often head toward Brookhaven, NY (130.7 mi, 2h 58m), Smithtown, NY (116.4 mi, 2h 38m), Staten Island, NY (81.7 mi, 2h 1m), Manhattan, NY (74.2 mi, 1h 43m), and New York City, NY (70.9 mi, 1h 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 95-mile trip from Port Jervis, NY, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Port Jervis, NY and 2 routes heading into Port Jervis, NY, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 71 to 131 miles.
The longest mapped route from Port Jervis, NY covers 131 miles and takes approximately 2h 58m. Shorter options start at just 71 miles.
The average route from Port Jervis, NY runs about 95 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 95-mile trip from Port Jervis, NY costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Port Jervis, NY include Brookhaven, NY, Smithtown, NY, Staten Island, NY and Manhattan, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Port Jervis, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,709
Median Income
$50,721
Median Home Value
$220,700
Median Age
39.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Port Jervis, NY at a Glance
Founded
1690
Elevation
400 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Port Jervis, NY
A sampling of people born in Port Jervis, NY.
Stefanie Dolson
1992
American basketball player
Lou Banach
1960
American Olympic wrestler, twin brother of Ed Banach
Bucky Harris
1896–1977
American baseball player, manager (1896-1977)
Charles Van Enger
1890–1980
American cinematographer (1890-1980)
Alvin Young
1975
Professional basketball player
William Stiles Bennet
1870–1962
American politician (1870–1962)
Samuel Fowler
1851–1919
American politician (1851-1919)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Port Jervis, NY.
Port Jervis station
former Erie Railroad station
City data from Wikidata (Q976675), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Port Jervis, NY
Port Jervis is a village with about 8,800 inhabitants in Orange County, New York.
From late spring to early fall, many thousands of travelers and tourists pass through Port Jervis on their way to enjoying rafting, kayaking, canoeing and other activities in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River and the surrounding area.
1 Fort Decker Museum, 127 W. Main St. This stone house built in 1793 was part of a much larger fort at the site. It now functions as a museum, run by the Minisink Valley Historic Society. (updated Jun 2020) 2 Deerpark Reformed Church, 30 E Main St. Organized in 1737, this is one oldest congregation in the area. The current building dates from 1838. (updated Jun 2020) 3 Tri-States Monument. Granite monument that marks the tripoint of the state boundaries of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania (updated Jun 2020) 4 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable, 78 Pike St (parking lot). The largest functioning rail turntable, originally a part of the Erie railroad. (updated Mar 2023)
1 John Kucher Memorial Promenade, 12-14 Jersey Ave (on Front St.). 24/7. A promenade with many amenities such as a fountain, benches, and bike racks. It is named after John Kucher, a local business owner who was killed in a robbery in 2014. (updated Mar 2023) 2 Port Jervis Free Library, 138 Pike St, ☏ +1 845 856-7313. M-Tu, Th: 10 AM–9 PM, W: 10 AM–6 PM, Sa: 10 AM–5 PM, Su: Closed. A historic Carnegie library built in 1903. (updated Mar 2023)
1 Gio's Bakery (Gio's), 32 Front St, ☏ +1 845 858-4467. Su-Tu: 8 AM–3 PM, W: Closed, Th-Sa, 8 AM–9 PM. A historic bakery and cafe that has been in Port Jervis for decades. (updated Mar 2023) 2 Fogwood + Fig, 24 Front St, ☏ +1 845 672-4222. F-Su:11:30 AM–5:45 PM, M-Su: Closed. A vegan restaurant that serves veggie burgers, sandwiches, and salads. (updated Mar 2023) 3 Texas Lunch, 57 Jersey Ave, ☏ +1 845 856-2125. M-Th: 11 AM–4 PM, F-Sa: 11 AM–5 PM. An American-style restaurant known for their hot dogs. (updated Mar 2023)
1 Fox N Hare Brewing Co, 46 Front St, ☏ +1 845 672-0100. A local brewery and bar opened on Front St. in 2017, known for their drinks and bar food. (updated Mar 2023) 2 Foundry42, 42 Front St, ☏ +1 845 858-4942. 9 AM–5 PM. Cafe and bakery, known for their hot drinks, pastries, and assortment of gifts available for purchase. (updated Mar 2023)
1 The Erie Hotel & Restaurant, 9 Jersey Ave, ☏ +1 845-858-4100. Downtown hotel, built in 1890. There's a restaurant and tiki bar on site. (updated Jun 2020)
Highway I-84 passes by just south of the city. Metro-North operates a commuter rail service from Hoboken, on the eponymous Port Jervis Line. 1 Port Jervis railway station. (updated Jun 2020)
Travel tips adapted from Port Jervis on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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