Trip from Bridgehampton, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

96.4 mi

155 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 13m ★

6 AM

2h 23m

8 AM

2h 43m

10 AM

2h 30m

12 PM

2h 28m

3 PM

2h 31m

5 PM

2h 42m

8 PM

2h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bridgehampton, NY

Julian Bracero

New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Bridgehampton to New York City covers approximately 96.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 23 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to transition from the East End of Long Island into the heart of the city without needing an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $16 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this journey involves a mix of roads, primarily utilizing the Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, and County Road 39A. Whether you are heading into the city for work or a weekend getaway, this drive offers a straightforward connection between the two points within the Northeast 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

48.2 miles from Bridgehampton, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that shifts as you move toward the city. Roughly 55% of your travel time will be spent on highways, providing a blend of high-speed segments and slower local transitions. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Long Island Expressway, covering 50.6 miles of the total distance. The personality of the road changes significantly as you leave the quieter local roads like County Road 39A and merge into the heavier traffic patterns of the expressway. Staying focused is key, as the transition from more open stretches to the dense infrastructure of the city happens relatively quickly.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.6 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 around 34.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 96.4 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

34.4 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 57N Toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road

89.6 mi into trip | ~2h 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

90.6 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

90.7 mi into trip | ~2h 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

93.1 mi into trip | ~2h 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Bridgehampton, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank along the way.

Cr 16 West: Yaphank

34.4 mi in | ~52m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Long Island Expressway	50.6 mi	1h 8m
Sunrise Highway	24.2 mi	31m
County Road 39A	5.5 mi	11m
Montauk Highway	4.7 mi	9m
Horseblock Road	3.9 mi	5m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway	2 mi	3m
Williamsburg Bridge	1.9 mi	4m
Delancey Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 50.6 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgehampton, NY and New York City, NY.

Start on CR 79

67 ft · 1 sec · Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike

Turn right onto NY 27

4.7 mi · 9 min · Montauk Highway

Use the right lane.

Take the exit onto NY 27

372 ft · 7 sec · NY 27

Toward NY 27 West: New York

Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A

5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39A

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 27

24 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 23 sec

Exit 57N Toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road Use the right lane.

Turn left onto CR 56

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Victory Avenue

Turn right onto CR 16

3.9 mi · 5 min · Horseblock Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Express Drive North

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Express Drive North

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 495 WEST: New York

Merge onto I 495

51 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 17W Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 10 sec

Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 278

2.0 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Use the none lane.

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge

1.2 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on Delancey Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Delancey Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Kenmare Street

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Howard Street

510 ft · 24 sec · Howard Street

Turn left onto Broadway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Use the straight / none lanes.

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 96.4-mile trip, aim to time your departure to avoid peak congestion, as traffic volume can drastically impact your 2-hour and 23-minute travel time. Since the route is efficient enough that you do not necessarily require planned stops, use that flexibility to your advantage by fueling up before you leave Bridgehampton. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $16 estimate is based on standard consumption and city traffic can often increase usage. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the freedom to drive it straight through, but checking real-time traffic conditions on the Long Island Expressway before you head out is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in New York City.

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 48.2 miles from Bridgehampton, NY, or about 1h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.6 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 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.2 miles or 1h 11m 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 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bridgehampton, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 96.4 miles and 2h 23m.

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 Long Island Expressway for about 50.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.2 mi from Bridgehampton, NY · 1h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brentwood, NY

48 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.

Popular next leg

Brentwood, NY to New York City, NY

44.6 mi · 1h 9m

Pacing Suggestions

Jamaica, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Commack, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.2 miles from Bridgehampton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New York City, NY

The final approach into New York City, 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 New York City, 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

$15.69 one way

$31.39 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$17.01	$34.01
premium	$4.88	$18.53	$37.06
diesel	$5.64	$21.42	$42.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.9	$10.12	$4.63
Efficient EV	24.1	$8.44	$3.86
EV Truck/SUV	38.6	$13.50	$6.17

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Bridgehampton, NY

Afternoon in Bridgehampton on Sunday

Local time

4:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New York City, NY

Afternoon in New York City on Sunday

Local time

4:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

14 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 23m 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 New York City, NY covers 96.4 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, County Road 39A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 48.2 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 $15.69 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.

On the drive from Bridgehampton, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank along the way.

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Trip from Bridgehampton, NY to New York City, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in New York City, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bridgehampton, NY

New York City, NY

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 23m on the road

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