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1h 19m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Hampton Bays, NY
Sarah O'Shea
The drive from Huntington, NY to Hampton Bays, NY covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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, Captain Daniel Roe Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.69 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
26.7 miles from Huntington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
The drive from Huntington, NY to Hampton Bays, NY covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
482 ft
Total Descent
520 ft
Highest Point
230 ft
~6.7 mi in
Elevation Range
197 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 6.4 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 53.4 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 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward N East: Hauppauge
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SA South: South Shore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 24 South, To CR-80: Hampton Bays
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Huntington, NY and Hampton Bays, NY, road signs point toward N East: Hauppauge, Sa South: South Shore, Cr 111: Manorville and Eastport.
N East: Hauppauge
Sa South: South Shore
Cr 111: Manorville
Eastport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 24.4 mi | 32m |
| Sunrise Highway | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Captain Daniel Roe Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Northern State Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Deer Park Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| LIE South Service Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Hampton Bays, NY.
Start on NY 110
Turn right onto NY 25A
Turn slight right onto CR 35
Continue on CR 35
Take the ramp
Merge onto N
Take the exit
Merge onto SA
Take the exit
Turn straight onto LIE South Service Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 111
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 27
Take the exit
Turn straight onto NY 24
At end of road, turn left onto CR 80
Turn right onto Ponquogue Avenue
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 53.4 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.7 miles or 41m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton Bays, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Huntington, 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 Huntington, NY
This is one driving day of about 53.4 miles and 1h 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Huntington, NY · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 53.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Huntington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.69 one way
$17.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| premium | $4.88 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Huntington on Sunday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Afternoon in Hampton Bays on Sunday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Clear then Areas Of Frost
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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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