Origin
Blue Point, NY
Afternoon in Blue Point on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Point, NY to New York City, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Point, NY
Liliana Drew
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Blue Point to New York City covers 57.7 miles, typically taking about 1 hour and 27 minutes. This highway-focused route is designed as a single-day trip, making it an efficient choice for those heading into the city from the island. With fuel costs estimated at $9, it remains a budget-friendly commute for solo drivers or small groups. You will primarily navigate via the Long Island Expressway, Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Because both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes speed over sightseeing, perfect for when you need to reach your destination without unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 39.2 mi | 53m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Williamsburg Bridge | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Nicolls Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Blue Point Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sunrise Service Road North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Express Drive North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 39.2 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Point, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Blue Point Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Point Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 85
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Montauk Highway
3
Take the ramp
256 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto CR 97
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Nicolls Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto Sunrise Service Road North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunrise Service Road North
7
Continue on NY 454
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Drive North
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 495 West
10
Merge onto I 495
39 mi
·
53 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
17
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenmare Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Howard Street
510 ft
·
24 sec
·
Howard Street
21
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
22
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Blue Point, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 57 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward NY 27 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 27 West: New York
7
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
7
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
9
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Williamsburg Bridge
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
7
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Lafayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.50 one way
$19.00 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.18 | $22.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
New York City, NY
Afternoon in New York City on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
E 7 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
49°F
North Hills, NY
29 mi in
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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a steady, interstate-heavy experience, as roughly 71% of this drive is spent on major highways. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, especially during the longest stretch of 39.2 miles along the Long Island Expressway. The character of the road is functional and fast-paced, shifting from the suburban feel of the Veterans Memorial Highway into the more congested, high-traffic environment of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway as you approach the city. While you won't encounter winding scenic backroads, the route offers a reliable, no-nonsense connection between Long Island and the urban center. Be prepared for the transition from open highway driving to the denser, more complex road networks typical of the New York City metropolitan area.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
224 ft
2 ft
Total Climb
400 ft
Total Descent
377 ft
Highest Point
224 ft
~26.5 mi in
Elevation Range
221 ft
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.
On the drive from Blue Point, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
Manhattan
54.4 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via Williamsburg Bridge
About the Cities
Starting in Blue Point, NY
Full guide →Arriving in New York City, NY
Full guide →“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
- • Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
- • National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
- • Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 57.7-mile drive is a perfect, easy same-day round trip for a weekend escape, taking just under 1.5 hours each way.
Family Friendly
This 57.7-mile drive is short enough for kids, but the 10/10 complexity means you'll need to be extra vigilant with navigation.
Solo Traveler
At 57.7 miles and 1h 27m, this is a comfortable solo distance, but the 10/10 complexity might be a bit much for an 'engaging' drive.
EV Driver
This 57.7-mile trip is easily manageable on a single charge for an EV, and you'll be in NYC with plenty of charging options.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.2 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 New York City, 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 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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 New York City, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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