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Trip from New York City, NY to Patchogue, 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 29m

Distance

58.2 mi

94 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

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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most populous city in the United States

New York City, NY

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village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Patchogue, NY

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick getaway from New York City to Patchogue, you are looking at a manageable 58.2-mile trek. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, the Long Island Expressway, and Veterans Memorial Highway to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, the trip remains very cost-effective for a weekend excursion. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent coastal climate throughout the drive. This highway-focused route is straightforward, perfect for those who prefer efficiency over winding backroads.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Island Expressway 39.3 mi 54m
Veterans Memorial Highway 7.8 mi 11m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway 4.4 mi 7m
Sunrise Service Road South 1.3 mi 2m
Brooklyn Bridge 1.1 mi 2m
Waverly Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Express Drive South 0.5 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 39.3 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Patchogue, NY.

1

Start on Broadway

79 ft · 10 sec · Broadway
2

Turn left onto Chambers Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Chambers Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Turn right onto Centre Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Continue on Brooklyn Bridge

1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn Bridge
5

Take the exit

343 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West Use the right lane.
6

Turn right

254 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7

Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West

31 ft · 1 sec · Cadman Plaza West
8

Turn slight right

223 ft · 8 sec
Toward Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
9

Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Prospect Street
Use the right lane.
10

Turn right onto Jay Street

276 ft · 17 sec · Jay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

At end of road, turn left onto Sands Street

56 ft · 2 sec · Sands Street
Use the left lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 278

3.6 mi · 5 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

0.8 mi · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 35A-B Toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road
Exit 35 Toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street
17

Keep slight right at fork

308 ft · 8 sec
Exit 35B Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 35E Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island
20

Merge onto I 495

39 mi · 54 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 57 Toward NY 454: Commack, Patchogue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Turn straight onto Express Drive South

0.5 mi · 1 min · Express Drive South
23

Turn right onto NY 454

7.8 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
24

Continue on Sunrise Service Road South

1.3 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Service Road South
25

Turn right onto CR 19

0.7 mi · 1 min · Waverly Avenue
Use the right lane.
26

Enter roundabout onto Waverly Avenue

21 ft · 0 sec · Waverly Avenue
27

Continue on Waverly Avenue

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Waverly Avenue
28

Turn left onto CR 85

0.5 mi · 53 sec · West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
29

Turn right onto South Ocean Avenue

19 ft · 0 sec · South Ocean Avenue
30

Arrive at destination

South Ocean Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown North Hills, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Hills, NY

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

Elmhurst, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Hills, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from New York City, 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 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Chambers Street

Turn left onto Chambers Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
8
6.3 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street

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 35A-B Toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Isla...
10
6.5 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 35B Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhe...
9
6.6 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35E Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhe...
8
47 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward NY 454: Commack, Patchogue

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 57 Toward NY 454: Commack, Patchogue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.58 one way

$19.16 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $10.36 $20.72
premium $4.92 $11.28 $22.56
diesel $5.61 $12.85 $25.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 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 17.5 0 $6.11 $2.79
Efficient EV 14.6 0 $5.09 $2.33
EV Truck/SUV 23.3 0 $8.15 $3.72

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

New York City, NY

Morning in New York City on Sunday

Local time

7:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

E 6 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Patchogue, NY

Morning in Patchogue on Sunday

Local time

7:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

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

7 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 29m 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 standard highway-focused drive, as 75% of your journey takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Long Island Expressway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.3 miles. The personality of this route is defined by the high-speed transit typical of the region, so be prepared for a consistent pace rather than technical turns. As you transition from the urban density of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway onto the Long Island Expressway, the environment shifts toward the suburban landscape of Long Island. Once you exit onto Veterans Memorial Highway, the character of the road changes slightly, signaling the final approach to the Patchogue area.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.3 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 early in the drive near Chambers Street.

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 58.2 miles you will encounter 24 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: near the start (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

205 ft 11 ft

Total Climb

220 ft

Total Descent

233 ft

Highest Point

205 ft

~31.5 mi in

Elevation Range

194 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between New York City, NY and Patchogue, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island and Riverhead.

Eastern Long Island

6.3 mi in | ~13m

Riverhead

6.5 mi in | ~13m

About the Cities

Starting 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

Arriving in Patchogue, NY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

This 58.2-mile drive is perfect for a quick weekend escape from NYC, easily doable as a same-day round trip.

Family Friendly

While short at 1 hour 29 minutes, the 10/10 complexity might make this drive stressful with kids in the car.

Solo Traveler

At under 1.5 hours and 75% highway, this is a straightforward solo drive, though the 10/10 complexity might require a bit more focus than you'd want on a truly relaxing solo journey.

EV Driver

At 58.2 miles, this route is definitely short enough to complete on a single charge for most EVs.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.3 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 Patchogue, 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: near the start (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Patchogue, 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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