Embark on a 72.2-mile journey from Manhattan to Eastport, NY, a trip that typically takes around 1 hour and 48 minutes. This drive is a straightforward, highway-focused experience, largely utilizing the Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The majority of the drive stays within New York, making it a convenient regional trip. Expect a relatively quick transit, ideal for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.1 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
51.9 mi
1h 11m
Sunrise Highway
8.6 mi
11m
Horseblock Road
3.8 mi
5m
NY 25
2 mi
3m
Borden Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Eastport Manor Road
0.7 mi
1m
2nd Avenue
0.6 mi
2m
5th Avenue
0.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 51.9 mi, about 1h 11m
Traffic on I-495
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,880 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~521 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 24 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Eastport, NY.
1
Start on 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi·1 min·86th Street Transverse
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
0.6 mi·2 min·5th Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East 72nd Street
4
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
0.6 mi·2 min·2nd Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp onto NY 25
1.4 mi·2 min·NY 25
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower RoadwayUse the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25
0.6 mi·51 sec·NY 25
Toward NY 25A, NY 25
7
Turn right onto Van Dam Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Van Dam Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Borden Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·Borden Avenue
9
Take the ramp onto Borden Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Borden Avenue
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
10
Merge onto I 495
52 mi·1 hr 11 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 65Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, ShirleyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi·21 sec·Express Drive South
Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead
13
Turn slight right onto CR 16
3.8 mi·5 min·Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward NY 27 East: MontaukUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto NY 27
8.6 mi·11 min·Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 61Toward CR 51: East Moriches, RiverheadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward CR 51 South: East MorichesUse the slight right lane.
18
Continue on South Sunrise Highway Service Road
0.5 mi·59 sec·South Sunrise Highway Service Road
Toward NY 27 East: Sunrise Highway Eastbound, Montauk
19
Turn right onto CR 55
0.7 mi·1 min·Eastport Manor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
At end of road, turn left onto CR 80
0.1 mi·17 sec·Montauk Highway
21
Arrive at destination
CR 80
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1 hour and 48-minute drive, flexibility is your advantage. Leaving Manhattan outside of peak rush hour will significantly improve your travel time. Since there are no specific stops noted, consider breaking up the 51.9-mile stretch on the Long Island Expressway with a brief pause for fuel or a quick stretch if needed, though the overall distance makes this optional. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach Long Island. The $12 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check your gauge before departing.
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 36.1 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.9 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.1 miles or 56m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastport, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Manhattan, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Manhattan, NY
This is one driving day of about 72.2 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Manhattan, 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 51.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 70.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip|~4m in|2nd Avenue
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip|~7m in|NY 25
Take the ramp onto NY 25 toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
8
57.3 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
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 65
Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shi...
8
70.5 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward CR 51: East Moriches, Riverhead
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 61
Toward CR 51: East Moriches, Riverhead
8
70.7 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 51 South: East Moriches
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CR 51 South: East Moriches
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.73 one way
$23.47 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$12.70
$25.40
premium
$4.87
$13.83
$27.66
diesel
$5.40
$15.36
$30.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.7
0
$7.58
$3.47
Efficient EV
18.1
0
$6.32
$2.89
EV Truck/SUV
28.9
0
$10.11
$4.62
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Manhattan, NY
Late night
in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
2:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 3 to 9 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Eastport, NY
Late night
in Eastport on Sunday
Local time
2:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
27 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 48m 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.
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
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 75% of the drive taking place on major roadways like the Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 51.9 miles on the Long Island Expressway, offering a sustained period of consistent speed. While primarily a highway experience, segments on roads like Horseblock Road may introduce slight variations in pace and environment. The character is largely about efficient travel, minimizing complex navigation in favor of steady progress.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.9 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 Sunrise Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.5 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (NY 25): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 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.
Between Manhattan, NY and Eastport, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Centereach, Shirley, Cr 101: Yaphank and Riverhead.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 72.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.9 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 Eastport, 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 1.5 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (NY 25): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 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 Eastport, NY before heading back.
