Origin
Bridgehampton, NY
Afternoon in Bridgehampton on Sunday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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2h 26m
Distance
98.8 mi
159 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
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Bridgehampton, NY
Julian Bracero
Yonkers, NY
Malcolm Garret
Traveling from Bridgehampton to Yonkers covers 98.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively short journey within the Northeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $16 on fuel for the entire excursion. The route transitions from the coastal environment of the East End into the more urban landscape of Westchester County. Since there are no mandatory stops included in this itinerary, you have the flexibility to drive straight through or break up the trip according to your own schedule. It is a straightforward, practical connection between two distinct New York regions.
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
49.4 miles from Bridgehampton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
This 98.8-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile that keeps you moving across various road types. You will spend 53% of your travel time on highways, primarily utilizing the Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, and County Road 39A. A significant portion of the trip involves a 41.4-mile stretch on the Long Island Expressway, which represents the longest uninterrupted segment of the drive. As you navigate away from Bridgehampton, the road personality shifts from local thoroughfares to higher-speed highway corridors. Expect a blend of steady, high-speed travel and the transition into more dense traffic patterns as you approach your destination in Yonkers.
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.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 98.8 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 80.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Bridgehampton, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank, Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England and Bronx River Parkway North - among others.
Cr 16 West: Yaphank
Kennedy Airport
Cross Island Parkway North
Bronx
New England
Bronx River Parkway North
White Plains
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 41.4 mi | 55m |
| 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 |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgehampton, NY and Yonkers, NY.
Start on CR 79
Turn right onto NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A
Continue on NY 27
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 56
Turn right onto CR 16
Turn left onto Express Drive North
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Take the exit
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto BR
Take the exit
Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto MP
Take the exit
Merge onto HH
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto US 9; NY 9A
Arrive at destination
To make the most of your 2-hour and 26-minute drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak commuting hours on the Long Island Expressway. Since the trip is short and requires only about $16 in fuel, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever fits your schedule best. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the main highway stretches, as service options can vary once you are deep into the transit. Because there are zero pre-planned stops for this route, feel free to pull off at your own pace if you need a rest or a quick snack. Staying mindful of the 53% highway share will help you prepare for the faster-paced sections of this New York commute.
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.
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 49.4 miles or 1h 13m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yonkers, NY than in the middle of the route.
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 98.8 miles and 2h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.4 mi from Bridgehampton, NY · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 49.4 miles from Bridgehampton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Yonkers, 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 Yonkers, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.08 one way
$32.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
| premium | $4.88 | $18.99 | $37.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.95 | $43.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.37 | $4.74 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.83 | $6.32 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bridgehampton on Sunday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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