Origin
Nissequogue, NY
Morning in Nissequogue on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nissequogue, NY to New York City, 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 23m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nissequogue, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Nissequogue to New York City is a straightforward 53.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily manage the distance without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly way to reach the city. You will primarily navigate via the Long Island Expressway and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway before crossing the Williamsburg Bridge. Since both the starting point and destination are located within the Northeast, you will remain in a familiar regional environment throughout the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 37.6 mi | 51m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Williamsburg Bridge | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Moriches Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Country Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Hauppauge Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Fifty Acre Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 37.6 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nissequogue, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Long Beach Road
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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Long Beach Road
2
Turn left onto Moriches Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Moriches Road
3
Continue on Moriches Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Moriches Road
4
Turn right onto Fifty Acre Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fifty Acre Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Edgewood Avenue
346 ft
·
12 sec
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Edgewood Avenue
6
Turn sharp right onto NY 25A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Country Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NY 111
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hauppauge Road
8
Continue on NY 111
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
9
At end of road, turn right onto NY 111; CR 76
421 ft
·
8 sec
·
Townline Road
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
11
Turn right onto LIE North Service Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
LIE North Service Road
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
13
Merge onto I 495
38 mi
·
51 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
18
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.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
20
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenmare Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Howard Street
510 ft
·
24 sec
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Howard Street
24
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
25
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Nissequogue, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 52.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 25A / North Country Road
Turn sharp right onto NY 25A / North Country Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
46.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Lafayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.84 one way
$17.68 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 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 | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 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
49°F
North Hills, NY
27 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 23m 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?
This highway-focused drive is defined by a significant 74% reliance on major arteries, meaning you should prepare for steady interstate travel. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Long Island Expressway, covering 37.6 miles of the total distance. The personality of the road transitions from the suburban character of the North Shore toward the dense, high-traffic infrastructure of the city. As you move toward the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Williamsburg Bridge, the environment shifts from open lanes to a more technical, urban driving experience. It is a functional, efficient route designed to get you from point A to point B as directly as possible.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.6 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 Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. 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 NY 25A / North Country Road.
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 53.7 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 3.1 miles (NY 25A / North Country Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Nissequogue, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
Manhattan
50.3 mi in
|
~1h 13m
|
via Williamsburg Bridge
About the Cities
Starting in Nissequogue, NY
Full guide →Founded 1926
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 53.7-mile trip is a perfect same-day round trip for a weekend getaway, easily manageable in under 3 hours total driving time.
Family Friendly
This drive is short enough at 53.7 miles for kids, but the 10/10 complexity rating means you'll want to be extra prepared for navigation.
Solo Traveler
At just 53.7 miles and 1h 23m, this is a comfortable solo drive, though the 10/10 complexity might keep you on your toes.
EV Driver
With a 53.7-mile distance, this route is definitely short enough for an EV on a single charge, and you won't need to worry about finding many charging stations.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.6 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 3.1 miles (NY 25A / North Country Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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