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1h 25m
Distance
60.2 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oyster Bay, NY
RDNE Stock project
Hampton Bays, NY
Sarah O'Shea
The drive from Oyster Bay, NY to Hampton Bays, NY covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.1 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.80 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
30.1 miles from Oyster Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 60.2 miles, with most of the trip on Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.1 miles on Long Island Expressway.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
556 ft
Total Descent
569 ft
Highest Point
254 ft
~2.5 mi in
Elevation Range
221 ft
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 0.1 miles in near NY 106 / South Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 60.2 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 0.1 miles (NY 106 / South Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.8 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 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.
Turn sharp left onto NY 106 / South Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
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 Oyster Bay, NY and Hampton Bays, NY, road signs point toward Cr 111: Manorville and Eastport.
Cr 111: Manorville
Eastport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 37.1 mi | 50m |
| Sunrise Highway | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Captain Daniel Roe Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Split Rock Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Sugar Toms Lane | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pine Hollow Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ponquogue Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Hampton Bays, NY.
Start on Berry Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto NY 106
Continue on NY 106
Turn left onto Sugar Toms Lane
Continue on Split Rock Road
Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road
Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue
Turn left onto NY 25
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 135
Take the exit
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 60.2 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.1 miles or 43m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton Bays, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Oyster Bay, 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 Oyster Bay, NY
This is one driving day of about 60.2 miles and 1h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Oyster Bay, NY · 43m 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 60.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Oyster Bay, 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
$9.80 one way
$19.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
| premium | $4.88 | $11.57 | $23.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.37 | $26.75 |
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: 21.1 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 | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Oyster Bay 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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