Trip from Greece, NY to Hampton Bays, NY

Drive Time

8h 41m

Distance

406.5 mi

654 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

Downtown Hampton Bays, NY, NY

Photo: Sarah O'Shea

Trip Overview

The drive from Greece, NY to Hampton Bays, NY covers 406.5 miles and takes about 8h 41m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, Long Island Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

203.3 miles from Greece, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 41m drive with frequent turns across 406.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 71 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,868 ft 33 ft

Total Climb

2,902 ft

Total Descent

3,300 ft

Highest Point

1,868 ft

~220.2 mi in

Elevation Range

1,835 ft

Notable High Points

1,868 ft at ~220.2 miles +983 ft prominence

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 11.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 49 significant decision points across 406.5 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 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 49 key points

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

8
11.6 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 5 Toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown...
8
53.7 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
204 mi into trip | ~4h 23m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
318.6 mi into trip | ~6h 39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
318.9 mi into trip | ~6h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

Towns Along This Route

Between Greece, NY and Hampton Bays, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

Clyde

53.7 mi in | ~1h 6m

Mt Pocono

204 mi in | ~4h 23m | via US 6

Milford

204.8 mi in | ~4h 24m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

318.6 mi in | ~6h 39m

Leonia

318.9 mi in | ~6h 39m

Teaneck

318.9 mi in | ~6h 39m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

321.1 mi in | ~6h 43m

Eastern Long Island

336.1 mi in | ~7h 4m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
Long Island Expressway 53.4 mi 1h 12m
New York State Thruway 30 mi 34m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Eastern Expressway 10.8 mi 13m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greece, NY and Hampton Bays, NY.

1

Start on this road

258 ft · 18 sec · this road
2

Turn slight left

104 ft · 14 sec
3

At end of road, turn left

377 ft · 28 sec
4

At end of road, turn sharp right onto NY 104

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Ridge Road
5

Continue on NY 104

4.0 mi · 5 min · West Ridge Road
6

Continue on NY 104

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
7

Continue on NY 104

3.4 mi · 4 min · Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Toward NY 590 South: Downtown Rochester
9

Merge onto NY 590

3.3 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 490 East: Victor Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto I 490

11 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
14

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
17

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
18

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
19

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
20

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
22

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
23

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
24

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
25

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
26

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
27

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
28

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
29

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
30

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
31

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
32

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
33

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
34

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
36

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
37

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
38

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
39

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
40

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
41

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
42

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
44

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
46

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
47

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
48

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
49

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
51

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
53

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
55

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
57

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
58

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59

Continue on I 295

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
62

Merge onto I 495

53 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 70 Toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
64

Turn right onto CR 111

4.6 mi · 7 min · Captain Daniel Roe Highway
Use the right lane.
65

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 49 sec
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
66

Merge onto NY 27

9.3 mi · 11 min · Sunrise Highway
67

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 40 sec
Exit 65 S Toward NY 24 South, To CR-80: Hampton Bays
68

Turn straight onto NY 24

473 ft · 15 sec · Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road
Use the left lane.
69

At end of road, turn left onto CR 80

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Montauk Highway
70

Turn right onto Ponquogue Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ponquogue Avenue
71

Arrive at destination

Ponquogue Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 203.3 miles from Greece, NY, or about 4h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 89 miles or 2h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 203.3 miles or 4h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 203.3 miles or 4h 22m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton Bays, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Greece, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greece, NY

Aim for roughly 203 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Hampton Bays, NY

Aim for roughly 203 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Greece, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 203.3 mi from Greece, NY · 4h 22m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

203 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Ramapo, NY

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to Hampton Bays, NY

110.1 mi · 2h 35m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ramapo, NY

203 mi · about 4.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 203 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 203.3 miles from Greece, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 203 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.

Arriving in Hampton Bays, NY

The final approach into Hampton Bays, 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 Hampton Bays, NY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hampton Bays, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$66.18 one way

$132.35 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 142 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $71.71 $143.43
premium $4.88 $78.15 $156.29
diesel $5.64 $90.31 $180.62

Estimated Tolls: $24.05

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (30 mi) $1.50

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

$66

Tolls

$24

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$220–$330

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 142.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 121.9 1 $42.68 $19.51
Efficient EV 101.6 1 $35.57 $16.26
EV Truck/SUV 162.6 2 $56.91 $26.02

Gas CO2

142 kg

EV CO2

48 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 18 hours ago

Origin

Greece, NY

Afternoon in Greece on Sunday

Local time

2:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton Bays, NY

Afternoon in Hampton Bays on Sunday

Local time

2:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

32°F

Clear then Areas Of Frost

N 3 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 2:05PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 4:31AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

203 mi in

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

15 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 41m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Greece, NY to Hampton Bays, NY covers 406.5 miles and takes about 8h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, Long Island Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 203 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 203.3 miles from Greece, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 49 significant decision points across 406.5 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 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Greece, NY and Hampton Bays, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 33 ft to 1,868 ft elevation with about 2,902 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.

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