Port Washington, NY Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Port Washington, NY is a local road trip base with 10 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 16 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Port Washington, NY spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
392.5 mi
Amherst, NY
Quickest Drive
22m
Hempstead, NY
Plan Around Port Washington, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Port Washington, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Port Washington, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Port Washington, NY
Driving from Port Washington, NY
The typical drive from Port Washington, NY covers about 16 miles and takes around 29m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 22 miles (40m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Port Washington, NY most often head toward Brooklyn, NY (22.2 mi, 40m), Queens, NY (15.9 mi, 31m), Elmhurst, NY (14.7 mi, 25m), Richmond Hill, NY (14.3 mi, 26m), and Hempstead, NY (12 mi, 22m). 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 16-mile trip from Port Washington, NY, budget about $2 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Port Washington, NY and 5 routes heading into Port Washington, NY, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 22 miles.
The longest mapped route from Port Washington, NY covers 22 miles and takes approximately 40m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Port Washington, NY runs about 16 miles with a drive time of roughly 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 16-mile trip from Port Washington, NY costs roughly $2 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 Washington, NY include Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY, Elmhurst, NY and Richmond Hill, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Port Washington, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
17,613
Median Income
$183,964
Median Home Value
$976,200
Median Age
42.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Port Washington, NY
A sampling of people born in Port Washington, NY.
Craig Thomas
1975
screenwriter
Ann Murdock
1890–1939
American actress (1890-1939)
Marcel Freeman
1960
US tennis player
Mark Wood
2000
American rock violinist
Leland Palmer
1945
American actress, dancer and singer (b. 1945)
City data from Wikidata (Q1399190), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Port Washington, NY
Port Washington is a hamlet in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York.
Port Washington is the main community in the Greater Port Washington area of the Town of North Hempstead. It tried incorporating itself as a city in the past – but the plans were unsuccessful, and as a result, it remains an unincorporated community governed by the Town of North Hempstead. In addition to the hamlet, the Greater Port Washington area is the anchor community for the Villages of Baxter Estates, Manorhaven, Port Washington North, and Sands Point, and also serves as the anchor community for parts of the Village of Flower Hill. Port Washington is a diverse community. It is home to large Italian, Jewish, and Asian populations, as well as a decent-sized Hispanic/Latino population (especially in the Village of Manorhaven). As such, you will likely hear many languages spoken. English is by far the most dominant. Spanish is also spoken quite frequently.
Manhasset Bay. A large bay with great recreation opportunities and an excellent waterfront promenade. (updated Jul 2021)
Waterfront promenades. There are fantastic waterfront promenades along Manhasset Bay, which offer many recreational activities and spectacular views of the sunset (and even some views of the tips of some of the tallest buildings in Manhattan). (updated Jul 2021)
Louie's, ☏ +1 516 883 4242. A famous and long-standing waterside restaurant which was featured in "Meet the Parents." A community staple, no visit to Port Washington is complete without visiting this treasured establishment. (updated Jul 2021)
Hilton Garden Inn Roslyn, 3 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, ☏ +1 516 626-3600. Despite its name, it is located in Port Washington and not the Village of Roslyn. Amenities include a fitness center and an indoor pool, (updated Apr 2023)
The Long Island Rail Road's Port Washington Branch terminates in Port Washington and offers frequent service between Manhattan and Port Washington. Port Washington is served by the two of the Nassau Inter-County Express system's bus routes: the n23 (Mineola–Manorhaven) and the Port Washington Shuttle.
Port Washington is generally a safe place to visit. Contrary to the rumors, Manorhaven is not very dangerous and in reality is a diverse, welcoming community. There is, however, an industrial section in Manorhaven which is not the most eye-pleasing of areas and can feel unpleasant (like any other stereotypical industrial area).
Travel tips adapted from Port Washington (New York) 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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