Origin
Bridgehampton, NY
Evening in Bridgehampton on Sunday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgehampton, NY to Jamaica, NY
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
85.7 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
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6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgehampton, NY
Julian Bracero
Jamaica, NY
Mateusz Walendzik
Trip Overview
Traveling from Bridgehampton to Jamaica covers 85.7 miles, typically taking about 2 hours and 2 minutes of driving time. Because this is a relatively short trek across Long Island, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes Sunrise Highway, County Road 39A, and Montauk Highway to bridge these two Northeast points. Before heading out, keep in mind that this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. It is a practical connection between the East End and the city outskirts, offering a functional way to navigate the region.
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
42.8 miles from Bridgehampton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy experience that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway slog. With only 4% of the trip consisting of major highways, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted section is a 70.3-mile stretch on Sunrise Highway, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition between the various roads, the driving environment shifts from local lanes to more consistent highway travel. You will need to stay alert for frequent turns, as the route requires constant adjustments rather than miles of cruise-control driving.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 70.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 83 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 85.7 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: at 83 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
83 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whites...
7
83.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
7
85.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward Liberty Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward Liberty Avenue
7
85.3 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
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Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
85.5 mi into trip
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~2h 2m in
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Inwood Street
Turn right onto Inwood Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Bridgehampton, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
80.6 mi in
|
~1h 53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 70.3 mi | 1h 33m |
| County Road 39A | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Montauk Highway | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| Belt Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Inwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Van Wyck Expressway East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 70.3 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgehampton, NY and Jamaica, 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
·
NY 27
Toward NY 27 West: New York
4
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A
5.5 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 39A
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on NY 27
70 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
7
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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Belt Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on I 678
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
504 ft
·
15 sec
Exit 4
Toward Liberty Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
15
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
Use the none lane.
17
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
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Tuskegee Airmen Way
18
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour drive with no mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. While the route is short enough to tackle in one go, be prepared for the stop-and-go nature inherent to local road driving. Keep your fuel budget of $14 in mind, and ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Bridgehampton to avoid mid-trip errands. Given the heavy reliance on local roads, check real-time traffic reports before you pull out of your driveway to avoid potential bottlenecks. This route rewards a patient driver who prefers local navigation over high-speed interstate travel.
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 42.8 miles from Bridgehampton, NY, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.3 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.8 miles or 1h 4m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamaica, 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 85.7 miles and 2h 2m.
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 70.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.8 mi from Bridgehampton, NY · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.8 miles from Bridgehampton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Sunrise Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.3 miles.
Arriving in Jamaica, NY
The final approach into Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, 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
$13.95 one way
$27.90 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $15.12 | $30.24 |
| premium | $4.88 | $16.48 | $32.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.11 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.00 | $5.48 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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
Jamaica, NY
Evening in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
10 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
2h 2m 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 Jamaica, NY covers 85.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, County Road 39A, Montauk Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.8 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 $13.95 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 13 significant decision points across 85.7 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: at 83 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bridgehampton, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
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