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Major city · United States

Port Jervis

One night, or a day trip from Middletown: the rail turntable, the tri-state marker and the river walk fill half a day, not two.

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Port Jervis is a small Orange County city of about 8,800 at the point where New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania meet. It is the western end of the Metro-North Port Jervis Line and the last stop before the Delaware Water Gap, so most travellers use it as a railhead for rafting and river trips rather than as a base. Downtown is compact and walkable; the sights are a rail turntable, a 1793 stone house museum and a granite boundary marker.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (ice and closed river outfitters)
Airports
SWF · EWR
Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Port Jervis, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • Street or quick mealBakery sandwich or pastry$5–12
  • BeerDraught beer at a brewery$7–9
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi or ridesharecheck$12–20
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
  • Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
  • Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$150
  • High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$260

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$190

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Erie Railroad turntableTri-States MonumentDelaware and Neversink river confluenceMetro-North Port Jervis Line terminus
Airports
SWF New York Stewart International (About 45 min by car via I-84; no direct rail link) · EWR Newark Liberty International (About 1 h 45 min by car; rail via Hoboken on the Port Jervis Line)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    4°C (39°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Port Jervis: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−8°C (18°F)

9 rd

Feb

4°C (39°F)

−7°C (19°F)

8 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

−3°C (27°F)

10 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

3°C (37°F)

11 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

8°C (46°F)

12 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

13°C (55°F)

11 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

16°C (61°F)

11 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

10 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

1°C (34°F)

10 rd

Dec

4°C (39°F)

−5°C (23°F)

10 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Downtown is walkable in 15 minutes end to end. Metro-North runs to Hoboken, about 2 h 15 min, with connections to Penn Station New York. A car is needed for the Tri-States Monument, the Delaware Water Gap and river outfitters; there is no local bus network worth planning around.

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See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Middletown, New York

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Metro-North Port Jervis Line, one stop south

Bigger downtown and more places to eat; easy pairing with Port Jervis.

Newburgh, New York

go

Door to door: About 45 min

I-84 east by car

Hudson riverfront and historic district; no direct rail link.

Warwick, New Yorkgo

Door to door: About 40 min

US-6 east, then local roads by car

Orchards, farm stands and a walkable village centre.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

go

Door to door: About 30 min

US-6 and River Road by car, or an outfitter shuttle

Rafting, kayaking and hiking; outfitters run roughly May–Oct.

Highlands, New York

caution

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

US-9W and the Palisades Parkway by car

Better as an overnight on the way to New York City than a return day.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Downtown Front St and Jersey Ave

Walk to the river walk, the turntable and most places to eat; the only real choice for a car-free night.

I-84 exits west of downtown

Chain motels with parking; you need a car for everything.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
$100–170 excl. bed
High
$170+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$150US$150
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110US$220
Metro-North Port Jervis Line, both ways from Hoboken2 × US$40 · checkUS$80
Rafting or kayak trip with an outfitter, half day2 × US$70 · checkUS$140
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$62
Trip total≈ US$341 per person per day, bed includedUS$682

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Bakery sandwich or pastry$5–12
Hot dog or diner plate$6–16
Draught beer at a brewery$7–9
5 km taxi or ridesharecheck$12–20
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A quiet small city; the practical risks are icy pavements in winter, unlit stretches of the river walk after dark and a limited late-night train service. Standard US city caution applies downtown after midnight.
  • Metro-North service is limited on weekends and late evenings: check the timetable before you commit to a return train.
  • River outfitters and rafting liveries operate roughly May to October: outside that window there is nothing to book.
  • Some downtown storefronts are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Cell coverage is patchy in the river valley north of town.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Port Jervis Police (non-emergency)
845-858-4000
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Port Jervis Police (non-emergency)845-858-4000
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies here: consulates-general are in New York City.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Metro-North Port Jervis → Hoboken: about $20 one way, about 2 h 15 min (check)
  • Taxi or rideshare downtown → I-84 motels: $12–20 (check)
  • Outfitter shuttle to the river: often included in the trip price (check)

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the train station? — Where is the train station?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • One ticket, please — One ticket, please
  • Where is the river access? — Where is the river access?
  • Is this seat taken? — Is this seat taken?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Port Jervis. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (ice and closed river outfitters) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contracts for SWF and EWR with last-train cutoffs on the Port Jervis Line.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Front St and Jersey Ave, Pike St, the river walk, the turntable.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Fort Decker Museum, the turntable, the library) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. River-season fixtures so rafting and shuttle pages can go green from May to October.

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