Origin
Hampton Bays, NY
Afternoon in Hampton Bays on Sunday
Local time
3:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampton Bays, NY to The Bronx, NY
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
79.7 mi
128 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 50m
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 Bronx, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hampton Bays to The Bronx covers approximately 80.2 miles, typically taking about 1 hour and 42 minutes depending on local traffic. Since this is a relatively short trek across the Northeast, it serves perfectly as a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You should budget about $13 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating this route involves primarily local roads like West Montauk Highway, Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road, and NY 27 West rather than major interstates. It is a practical connection between the East End of Long Island and the city, making it a manageable drive for those looking to reach the borough efficiently.
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
39.9 miles from Hampton Bays, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. Because the roads are exclusively local, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway to zone out on; you will need to stay focused on the changing environment. Navigating West Montauk Highway and the surrounding local roads demands constant attention to turns and intersections. This drive requires a more active, hands-on approach to steering compared to a typical highway sprint. You will find that the rhythm of the trip is defined by these constant transitions through local communities rather than high-speed cruising.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 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 41.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 79.7 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 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
22.6 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
8
68.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge,...
10
68.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
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
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
72.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...
7
78.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Towns Along This Route
Between Hampton Bays, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank, Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx and New England.
Cr 16 West: Yaphank
22.6 mi in
|
~31m
Kennedy Airport
68.5 mi in
|
~1h 34m
Cross Island Parkway North
68.8 mi in
|
~1h 34m
Bronx
72.1 mi in
|
~1h 39m
New England
72.1 mi in
|
~1h 39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 41.4 mi | 55m |
| Sunrise Highway | 20.6 mi | 26m |
| Horseblock Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Ponquogue Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 41.4 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Bays, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Ponquogue Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ponquogue Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto CR 80
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Montauk Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto NY 24
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
Merge onto NY 27
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Sunrise Highway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 57N
Toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 56
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Victory Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 16
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Express Drive North
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
11
Merge onto I 495
41 mi
·
55 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto CI
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 295
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
17
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
21
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
22
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
23
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of these roads, flexibility is your greatest advantage when planning your departure time. Aim to hit the road outside of peak traffic hours to avoid the inevitable congestion that comes with heavy local usage. Since the total duration is under two hours, you likely won't need to plan for formal rest stops, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before you leave will keep your $13 estimate accurate. Pay close attention to signage on West Montauk Highway, as the lack of highway signage means you should rely on your navigation tools to track your turns. Treat this as a steady, focused drive where staying alert at every intersection is the key to a smooth arrival in The Bronx.
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 39.9 miles from Hampton Bays, NY, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 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 79.7 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 55m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, 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 79.7 miles and 1h 54m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 41.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.9 mi from Hampton Bays, NY · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 79.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Hampton Bays, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
The final approach into The Bronx, 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 The Bronx, 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
$12.97 one way
$25.95 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
| premium | $4.88 | $15.32 | $30.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.71 | $35.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$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
$13
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.16 | $5.10 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
3:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
27 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
1h 54m 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 Hampton Bays, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 79.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, Horseblock Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.9 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 $12.97 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 79.7 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 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hampton Bays, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank, Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx and New England.
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