Origin
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Sunday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York City, NY to Port Morris, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York City, NY
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Port Morris, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
New York City to Port Morris is 10.7 miles and takes about 23 minutes via FDR Drive and Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward urban transit rather than a scenic excursion. It's ideal for a quick hop across town, so don't overthink the planning for this one.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FDR Drive | 7.7 mi | 14m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 136th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Frankfort Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Chambers Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Row | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FDR Drive
— 7.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Port Morris, 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
329 ft
·
15 sec
·
Centre Street
4
Turn straight
261 ft
·
11 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn straight onto Park Row
120 ft
·
12 sec
·
Park Row
6
Continue on Park Row
436 ft
·
24 sec
·
Park Row
Toward FDR Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Frankfort Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Frankfort Street
Toward FDR Drive
8
Turn left onto Pearl Street
51 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pearl Street
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward FDR Drive North
10
Merge onto FDR
7.7 mi
·
14 min
·
FDR Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Brunckner Expressway, Gran Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
13
Keep straight at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 278 East, I 87 North: Bronx, Yankee Stadium
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Exit 46
15
Merge onto I 278
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 48
Toward East 138th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto East 136th Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
East 136th Street
18
Arrive at destination
East 136th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.2 — 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.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Park Row
Continue onto Park Row toward FDR Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward FDR Drive
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Pearl Street
Turn left onto Pearl Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Brunckner Expressway, Gran Central Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 17
Toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Brunckn...
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward East 138th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 48
Toward East 138th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.48 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Port Morris, NY
Morning in Port Morris on Sunday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 10.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on FDR Drive, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to local roads. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience where you'll be making frequent adjustments, typical of navigating a busy urban environment.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on FDR Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 10.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Park Row): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Pearl Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 New York City, NY and Port Morris, NY, road signs point toward Fdr Drive North and Yankee Stadium.
Fdr Drive North
0.6 mi in
|
~2m
Yankee Stadium
9.6 mi in
|
~21m
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 Port Morris, NY
Full guide →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 23m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on FDR Drive. 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 Port Morris, 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 0.3 miles (Park Row): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Pearl Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Castle Clinton 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 Port Morris, 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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