Origin
Manhattan, NY
Afternoon in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Bridgehampton, NY
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
96.3 mi
155 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Bridgehampton, NY
Julian Bracero
Trip Overview
Escaping Manhattan for the Hamptons is a classic Northeast getaway that covers approximately 96.3 miles. You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours and 24 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip that doesn't strictly require an overnight stay. Your budget for gas will be around $16, keeping the cost of transit relatively low for the distance traveled. Since the route stays entirely within New York, you will transition from the dense urban landscape of the city into the suburban and coastal character of Long Island. Planning for a single day of travel is ideal, as the duration is short enough to allow for plenty of time at your destination upon arrival.
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
48.1 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is primarily a highway-focused endeavor, with 66% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will start by navigating the Long Island Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of the drive at 61.8 miles. As you move further east, the route shifts from the high-speed Expressway to the Sunrise Highway and eventually concludes on County Road 39. While the first two-thirds of the trip offer a consistent, fast-paced interstate experience, the final leg requires a transition to local roads. Prepare for a shift in pace as you leave the heavy traffic of the city behind and settle into the flow of the eastern Long Island corridor.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 61.8 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 1 miles in near East 72nd Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 96.3 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 1 miles (East 72nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (NY 25): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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East 72nd Street
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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2nd Avenue
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / none lanes.
6
2.1 mi into trip
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~7m in
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NY 25
Take the ramp onto NY 25 toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
6
3.5 mi into trip
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~9m in
|
NY 25
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25 toward NY 25A, NY 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NY 25A, NY 25
8
67.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 70
Toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport
Towns Along This Route
Between Manhattan, NY and Bridgehampton, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Cr 111: Manorville and Eastport.
Eastern Long Island
4.8 mi in
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~12m
|
via Borden Avenue
Cr 111: Manorville
67.2 mi in
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~1h 39m
Eastport
67.2 mi in
|
~1h 39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 61.8 mi | 1h 25m |
| Sunrise Highway | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| County Road 39 | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Montauk Highway | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| Captain Daniel Roe Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| NY 25 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Borden Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Bridgehampton, NY.
1
Start on 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street Transverse
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 72nd Street
Use the none lane.
4
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Avenue
Use the straight / none lanes.
5
Take the ramp onto NY 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 25
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
NY 25
Toward NY 25A, NY 25
7
Turn right onto Van Dam Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dam Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Borden Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Borden Avenue
9
Take the ramp onto Borden Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Borden Avenue
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
10
Merge onto I 495
62 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 70
Toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 111
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Captain Daniel Roe Highway
Use the right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
14
Merge onto NY 27
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Sunrise Highway
15
Continue on NY 27; CR 39
5.5 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 39
Use the none lane.
16
Turn left onto Montauk Highway
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn left onto CR 79
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
CR 79
Trip Plan
Because this 96.3-mile route involves significant highway travel, try to avoid peak commuting hours to keep your transit time closer to the 2 hour and 24 minute estimate. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you have the flexibility to power through the entire 96.3 miles in one go or pull off for a quick break if traffic builds up. Keep your fuel tank in mind, as the $16 estimate is based on typical conditions and can fluctuate depending on idling time in congestion. My best piece of advice is to keep a close eye on real-time traffic reports for the Long Island Expressway before you depart Manhattan, as road conditions here can change rapidly throughout the day.
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 48.1 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 80 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.1 miles or 1h 13m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgehampton, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, NY
This is one driving day of about 96.3 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manhattan, 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 61.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.1 mi from Manhattan, NY · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 48.1 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Long Island Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.8 miles.
Arriving in Bridgehampton, NY
The final approach into Bridgehampton, 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 Bridgehampton, 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
$15.68 one way
$31.35 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
| premium | $4.88 | $18.51 | $37.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.39 | $42.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.48 | $6.16 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Bridgehampton, NY
Afternoon in Bridgehampton on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 24m 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 Manhattan, NY to Bridgehampton, NY covers 96.3 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, County Road 39. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.1 miles from Manhattan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.68 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 15 significant decision points across 96.3 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 1 miles (East 72nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (NY 25): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Manhattan, NY and Bridgehampton, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Cr 111: Manorville and Eastport.
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