Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
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The drive from Hampton Bays, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 60.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, Horseblock Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.6 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.85 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
30.3 miles from Hampton Bays, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
The drive from Hampton Bays, NY to Oyster Bay, NY covers 60.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CR 80 / West Montauk Highway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 2 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Turn left onto CR 80 / West Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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 South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
Lane positioning matters here
Between Hampton Bays, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank, Bethpage and Syosset.
Cr 16 West: Yaphank
Bethpage
Syosset
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 27.6 mi | 36m |
| Sunrise Highway | 20.6 mi | 26m |
| Horseblock Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Berry Hill Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Oyster Bay Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Ponquogue Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Montauk Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Bays, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
Start on Ponquogue Avenue
Turn left onto CR 80
Turn right onto NY 24
Take the ramp
Merge onto 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
Turn straight onto North Service Road
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
Continue on Jackson Avenue
Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
Continue on Berry Hill Road
Continue on Berry Hill Road
Continue on Berry Hill Road
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 60.5 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.3 miles or 42m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oyster Bay, 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 60.5 miles and 1h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from Hampton Bays, NY · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Hampton Bays, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Oyster Bay, 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 Oyster Bay, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.85 one way
$19.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $10.67 | $21.35 |
| premium | $4.88 | $11.63 | $23.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
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: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Hampton Bays on Saturday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Oyster Bay on Saturday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
30 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
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.
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