Origin
Bellport, NY
Late night in Bellport on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellport, NY to Manhattan, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
61.6 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellport, NY
Peter Olexa
Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
Bellport, NY to Manhattan, NY is 61.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 35 minutes via the Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on major roadways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. With no planned stops and a relatively short travel time, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.8 miles from Bellport, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 40.3 mi | 54m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| South Country Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Sunrise Service Road North | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sunrise Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Medford Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 40.3 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellport, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Bellport Lane
82 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bellport Lane
2
Turn left onto CR 36
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Country Road
3
Turn left onto CR 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto NY 112
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Medford Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Sunrise Service Road North
525 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sunrise Service Road North
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
7
Merge onto NY 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunrise Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 51
Toward CR 97: Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, Blue Point
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Sunrise Service Road North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunrise Service Road North
10
Continue on NY 454
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Drive North
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 495 West
13
Merge onto I 495
40 mi
·
54 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 16
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
80 ft
·
2 sec
·
Laurel Hill Boulevard
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Hunters Point Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hunters Point Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Van Dam Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dam Street
18
Continue on Van Dam Street
113 ft
·
8 sec
·
Van Dam Street
19
Turn left onto NY 25
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
20
Continue on NY 25
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Queensboro Plaza
21
Continue on NY 25
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
22
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25
317 ft
·
11 sec
·
NY 25
Toward 60th Street West
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto East 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 60th Street
24
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 72nd Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
27
Turn left onto East 85th Street
507 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 85th Street
28
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward West Side
29
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes, this trip offers great flexibility. Consider departing earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid peak traffic on the Long Island Expressway, which can significantly impact your travel time. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since this is a single-day trip with no required stops, you can easily adjust your departure time based on real-time traffic conditions.
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 30.8 miles from Bellport, NY, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.3 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 14 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.8 miles or 46m 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 16m
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 Bellport, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellport, NY
This is one driving day of about 61.6 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Bellport, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 40.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Bellport, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 59.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 80 / East Main Street
Turn left onto CR 80 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NY 112 / Medford Avenue
Turn right onto NY 112 / Medford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward CR 97: Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, Blue Point
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 51
Toward CR 97: Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, Blue P...
8
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue
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 16
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point...
7
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
NY 25
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25 toward 60th Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 60th Street West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.14 one way
$20.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.96 | $21.93 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Manhattan on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 35m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 61.6
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 61.6
View on nps.gov
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 59.5
View on nps.gov
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 59.5
View on nps.gov
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 59.5
View on nps.gov
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 59.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a highway-focused profile, with 66% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll encounter the Long Island Expressway for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 40.3 miles, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While Veterans Memorial Highway and South Country Road provide alternative segments, the overall character leans towards efficient travel on well-established roadways. The transition between these road types is generally smooth, maintaining a predictable driving experience.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.3 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near CR 80 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.6 miles you will encounter 20 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: at 3.1 miles (CR 80 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (NY 112 / Medford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bellport, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Stony Brook and Blue Point.
Stony Brook
6.2 mi in
|
~11m
Blue Point
6.2 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
Full guide →Founded 1624
Wall Street. Madison Avenue. 34th Street. Broadway. Times Square. Manhattan is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic and understood the world over. This long, thin island is only one of New York City's five boroughs, but it's Manhattan that has the concrete canyons and the inimitable skyline; Manhattan that has the world's brightest theater district; Manhattan that has Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Met; and Manhattan that includes iconic neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Times Square, and Greenwich Village. The rest of New York City has much to see and do, but it's Manhattan that represents the city—and sometimes the entire United States—to the world. You could spend a month on this tiny island and still not see all there is to see.
Top landmarks
- • Empire State Building — skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 61.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.3 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Manhattan, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (CR 80 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (NY 112 / Medford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manhattan, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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