Origin
Southampton, NY
Afternoon in Southampton on Monday
Local time
12:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southampton, NY to West Albany, NY
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
232.4 mi
374 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
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6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southampton, NY
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West Albany, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Southampton, NY to West Albany, NY covers 232.4 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Sea Road, County Road 39, Sunrise Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
116.2 miles from Southampton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 59m drive with frequent turns across 232.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Sea Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Southampton, NY to West Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Sea Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 39 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunrise Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 16 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Victory Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horseblock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Express Drive North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 WEST | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Sea Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southampton, NY and West Albany, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on North Sea Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sea Road
3
Turn left onto County Road 39
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 39
4
Continue on Sunrise Highway
24 mi
·
31 min
·
Sunrise Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
6
Turn left onto Victory Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Victory Avenue
7
Turn right onto Horseblock Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Horseblock Road
8
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Express Drive North
9
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 495 WEST: New York
10
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
41 mi
·
55 min
·
Long Island Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
12
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
13
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
15
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
16
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
19
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
20
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
21
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
22
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
24
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4 West: Paramus
25
Merge slight right
6.7 mi
·
9 min
26
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
27
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Mahwah
28
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
29
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
30
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
31
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
32
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
34
Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
35
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
4 min
36
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 90: Buffalo, Boston
37
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
38
Merge slight right
2.5 mi
·
3 min
39
Take the exit slight right toward Everett Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Everett Road
40
Turn right onto Everett Road Extension
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Everett Road Extension
41
Turn right onto Exchange Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Exchange Street
42
Turn left onto Sand Creek Road
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sand Creek Road
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 116.2 miles from Southampton, NY, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.2 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Albany, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Southampton, 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 Southampton, NY
This is one driving day of about 232.4 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Southampton, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.2 mi from Southampton, NY · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 116.2 miles from Southampton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Albany, NY
The final approach into West Albany, 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 West Albany, 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
$37.83 one way
$75.67 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
| premium | $4.88 | $44.68 | $89.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.63 | $103.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$38
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.40 | $11.16 |
| Efficient EV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.34 | $9.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93 | 1 | $32.54 | $14.87 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
West Albany, NY
Afternoon in West Albany on Monday
Local time
12:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
116 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 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
4h 59m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Southampton, NY to West Albany, NY covers 232.4 miles and takes about 4h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Sea Road, County Road 39, Sunrise Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.2 miles from Southampton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Southampton, NY to West Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Southampton, NY to West Albany, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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