Origin
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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2h 16m
Distance
93.1 mi
150 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
The Bronx, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Bridgehampton, NY
Julian Bracero
Traveling from The Bronx to Bridgehampton covers 93.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 16 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the one-way journey. The path takes you through the Northeast, transitioning from the dense urban environment of New York City into the coastal landscape of Long Island. While the route is highway-focused, you will find it manageable for a single day of travel. Planning for this drive is simple since the distance is short enough to provide plenty of flexibility for your departure time.
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
46.5 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
This trip is defined by a heavy reliance on major thoroughfares, with highways accounting for 64% of your total travel time. You will spend the bulk of your journey on the Long Island Expressway, which provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of 53.4 miles. As you progress, the road environment shifts from high-speed interstate travel to the more localized flow of the Sunrise Highway and County Road 39. Expect a functional, highway-focused experience rather than a winding backroads tour. By the time you reach the final segments, the character of the road changes to accommodate the transition into the Bridgehampton area.
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 Bronxdale Avenue.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 93.1 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 (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.5 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 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 sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Between The Bronx, NY and Bridgehampton, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Cr 111: Manorville and Eastport.
Eastern Long Island
Cr 111: Manorville
Eastport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 53.4 mi | 1h 12m |
| 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 |
| Clearview Expressway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Bridgehampton, NY.
Start on Cruger Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Turn left onto Westchester Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 111
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 27
Continue on NY 27; CR 39
Turn left onto Montauk Highway
Turn left onto CR 79
Arrive at destination
To ensure the smoothest experience, keep in mind that this route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, so there are no formal planned stops included in the 2-hour and 16-minute duration. Since you are staying on major roads like the Long Island Expressway, stay alert for heavy traffic patterns that are common on these arteries. Factor in the $15 fuel cost before you head out, and consider topping off your tank before leaving The Bronx to avoid mid-trip delays. Because this is a compact drive, you have the advantage of being able to leave early in the morning or later in the day depending on your schedule. Pay close attention to the transition onto County Road 39, as this is where you will finally exit the major highway system to reach your 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 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.5 miles or 1h 7m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgehampton, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving The Bronx, 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 The Bronx, NY
This is one driving day of about 93.1 miles and 2h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.5 mi from The Bronx, NY · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 46.5 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$15.16 one way
$30.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $16.42 | $32.85 |
| premium | $4.88 | $17.90 | $35.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.68 | $41.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
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
$15
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.78 | $4.47 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.03 | $5.96 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Bridgehampton on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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