Origin
Hampton Bays, NY
Afternoon in Hampton Bays on Monday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampton Bays, NY to Syracuse, NY
Drive Time
5h 53m
Distance
334.4 mi
538 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 41m
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6 AM
5h 54m
8 AM
6h 20m
10 AM
6h 3m
12 PM
6h 0m
3 PM
6h 4m
5 PM
6h 19m
8 PM
5h 46m
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
Syracuse, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Hampton Bays, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 334.4 miles and takes about 5h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Montauk Highway, Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road, NY 27 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
167.2 miles from Hampton Bays, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 53m drive with frequent turns across 334.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Montauk Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampton Bays, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Montauk Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 27 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunrise Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 16 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Victory Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horseblock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Express Drive North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Montauk Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Bays, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on Ponquogue Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ponquogue Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Montauk Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Montauk Highway
3
Turn right onto Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road
4
Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 27 West: New York
5
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Sunrise Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
7
Turn left onto Victory Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Victory Avenue
8
Turn right onto Horseblock Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Horseblock Road
9
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Express Drive North
10
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 495 WEST: New York
11
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
41 mi
·
55 min
·
Long Island Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
13
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
14
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
16
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
17
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
20
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
21
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
22
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
23
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
26
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
28
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
29
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
30
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
31
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 380 North: Scranton
32
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
33
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
34
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
35
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
66 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
36
Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Syracuse
37
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
38
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
39
Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Adams Street, Harrison Street
40
Continue on Almond Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Almond Street
41
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Genesee Street
42
At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street
10 ft
·
South State Street
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.2 miles from Hampton Bays, NY, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.2 miles or 2h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Syracuse, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hampton Bays, 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 Hampton Bays, NY
This is one driving day of about 334.4 miles and 5h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hampton Bays, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 167.2 mi from Hampton Bays, NY · 2h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 167.2 miles from Hampton Bays, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Syracuse, NY
The final approach into Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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
$54.44 one way
$108.88 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $58.99 | $117.99 |
| premium | $4.88 | $64.29 | $128.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $74.29 | $148.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
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
$54
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$109–$134
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.3 | 1 | $35.11 | $16.05 |
| Efficient EV | 83.6 | 0 | $29.26 | $13.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.8 | 1 | $46.82 | $21.40 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Syracuse, NY
Afternoon in Syracuse on Monday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
40°F
Ramapo, NY
167 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.
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
12 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
5h 53m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hampton Bays, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 334.4 miles and takes about 5h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Montauk Highway, Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road, NY 27 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167.2 miles from Hampton Bays, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampton Bays, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hampton Bays, NY to Syracuse, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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