Origin
Bridgehampton, NY
Evening in Bridgehampton on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgehampton, NY to Hempstead, NY
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
75 mi
121 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
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6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgehampton, NY
Julian Bracero
Trip Overview
Spanning 75 miles across the Northeast, this drive from Bridgehampton to Hempstead is a straightforward trip that typically takes 1 hour and 45 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, it works perfectly as a one-day excursion, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. By utilizing a mix of major arteries, you transition efficiently between these two New York locations. This route is ideal if you are looking for a practical, direct way to navigate the region without overcomplicating your travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.5 miles from Bridgehampton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you traverse this 75-mile stretch of New York. The journey is defined by a 31% highway share, cycling through the Sunrise Highway, Southern State Parkway, and Heckscher State Parkway. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Sunrise Highway, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 38.8 miles. The character of the road shifts from regional thoroughfares to controlled-access parkways, requiring you to stay alert as traffic patterns evolve. It is a functional drive that balances consistent highway speeds with the varied pace of local transit.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 27 / Montauk Highway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 75 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27 / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 miles (Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.5 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 27 / Montauk Highway
Turn right onto NY 27 / Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
48.4 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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Sunrise Highway
Turn slight right onto Sunrise Highway toward SO, H: New York, Hekscher Park
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 46
Toward SO, H: New York, Hekscher Park
6
55.5 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
72.9 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward Nassau Road, Hempstead, Freeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward Nassau Road, Hempstead, Freeport
8
73.1 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Uniondale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Uniondale
Towns Along This Route
Between Bridgehampton, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward H: New York, Hekscher Park and So West: New York.
H: New York
48.4 mi in
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~1h 11m
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via Sunrise Highway
Hekscher Park
48.4 mi in
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~1h 11m
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via Sunrise Highway
So West: New York
49.1 mi in
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~1h 12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 38.8 mi | 51m |
| Southern State Parkway | 17.5 mi | 21m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 6 mi | 7m |
| County Road 39A | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Montauk Highway | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| Nassau Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Greenwich Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Henry Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 38.8 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgehampton, NY and Hempstead, NY.
1
Start on CR 79
67 ft
·
1 sec
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Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
2
Turn right onto NY 27
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
3
Take the exit onto NY 27
372 ft
·
7 sec
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NY 27
Toward NY 27 West: New York
4
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A
5.5 mi
·
11 min
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County Road 39A
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on NY 27
38 mi
·
50 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the none lane.
6
Turn slight right onto Sunrise Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Sunrise Highway
Exit 46
Toward SO, H: New York, Hekscher Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SO West: New York
8
Merge onto H
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Heckscher State Parkway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on SO
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21
Toward Nassau Road, Hempstead, Freeport
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
163 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Uniondale
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto Nassau Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Road
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Greenwich Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwich Street
15
Turn right onto Henry Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Henry Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard
64 ft
·
1 sec
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Peninsula Boulevard
17
Arrive at destination
Peninsula Boulevard
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 45-minute trek, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal preferences. Keep in mind that with no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the entire 75-mile distance in one go. If you prefer a smoother experience, try to time your departure to avoid peak commuter traffic on the Southern State Parkway. Make sure your fuel tank is ready for the $12 estimated cost before you leave, as the lack of planned stops means you should be prepared to drive the full duration without needing to pull over. Focus on navigating the transition between the Sunrise Highway and the parkways to keep your trip on schedule.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.5 miles from Bridgehampton, NY, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 75 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.5 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hempstead, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bridgehampton, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bridgehampton, NY
This is one driving day of about 75 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bridgehampton, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 38.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.5 mi from Bridgehampton, NY · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Bridgehampton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hempstead, NY
The final approach into Hempstead, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hempstead, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.21 one way
$24.42 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| premium | $4.88 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Hempstead, NY
Evening in Hempstead on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 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 45m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bridgehampton, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Southern State Parkway, Heckscher State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.5 miles from Bridgehampton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 75 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27 / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 miles (Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.5 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bridgehampton, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward H: New York, Hekscher Park and So West: New York.
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