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1h 25m
Distance
63.1 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton Bays, NY
Sarah O'Shea
The drive from Hampton Bays, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Southern State Parkway, Heckscher State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.3 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
31.6 miles from Hampton Bays, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
The drive from Hampton Bays, NY to Hempstead, NY covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
255 ft
Total Descent
232 ft
Highest Point
205 ft
~5.3 mi in
Elevation Range
178 ft
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 0.7 miles in near CR 80 / West Montauk Highway.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 63.1 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 0.7 miles (CR 80 / West Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles (Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.7 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto CR 80 / West Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn slight right onto Sunrise Highway toward SO, H: New York, Hekscher Park
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork toward Uniondale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Between Hampton Bays, NY and Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward H: New York, Hekscher Park and So West: New York.
H: New York
Hekscher Park
So West: New York
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 35.3 mi | 47m |
| Southern State Parkway | 17.5 mi | 21m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Nassau Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Ponquogue Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Montauk Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Greenwich Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Henry Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Bays, NY and Hempstead, NY.
Start on Ponquogue Avenue
Turn left onto CR 80
Turn right onto NY 24
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Turn slight right onto Sunrise Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto H
Continue on SO
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto Nassau Road
Continue on Greenwich Street
Turn right onto Henry Street
Turn right onto Peninsula Boulevard
Arrive at destination
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 63.1 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.6 miles or 44m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hempstead, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hampton Bays, 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 Hampton Bays, NY
This is one driving day of about 63.1 miles and 1h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Hampton Bays, NY · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 63.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Hampton Bays, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$10.27 one way
$20.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| premium | $4.88 | $12.13 | $24.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hampton Bays on Sunday
Local time
3:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Clear then Areas Of Frost
Destination
Afternoon in Hempstead on Sunday
Local time
3:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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