Port Jefferson

Port Jefferson, often called "Port Jeff" for short, is a village in Suffolk County, Long Island. It is a historical village where good food, friendly people, and pleasant waterfront views can be found.

Understand
Port Jefferson is a village in the town of Brookhaven. It was the largest shipbuilding center in Suffolk County in the 1800s. It was incorporated in 1963.

By train
Port Jeff is the last stop on the Port Jefferson Line of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). Trips to and from Manhattan's Penn Station take approximately 2 hours and cost $18.25 at peak times and $13.25 off peak.

By car
From the Long Island Expressway take Exit 64. Head North on Rte. 112 until the end (about 9 miles). Rte. 112 becomes Rte. 25A at Nesconset Hwy. When you hit the intersection take a right at the blinking yellow light. Continue until you hit Main St.

By ferry
You can enter the village by walking or driving off the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company Ferry from Bridgeport, Connecticut.

The address for the ferry in Bridgeport is: 330 Water St # 2, Bridgeport, Connecticut

The address for the ferry in Port Jeff is: 102 West Broadway.

By foot
The village is home to mostly foot traffic. To really see the unique shops and restaurants it's best to ditch the car for the day and get out and walk around. But be aware in the spring and summer the village is full of visitors due to the warm weather, so parking is very limited. It’s best to arrive earlier in the day to beat the traffic.

Do




Go next

 * You can go to Bridgeport, Connecticut by ferry. From there, New Haven and several other places are easily reachable by train.
 * If you want to go toward New York City but prefer not to spend the time and money to go all the way there, consider Huntington, which is about half way to the city.
 * Farther east, there are areas of beautiful coastline that are comparatively sparsely inhabited.