Traveling from Westhampton to Manhattan covers approximately 79.7 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 49 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it serves perfectly as a straightforward day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $13 on fuel for the journey. This route keeps you within the Northeast, moving from the quiet atmosphere of Long Island toward the density of New York City. Since there are no designated stops required, you have the flexibility to make the drive in one go. It is a practical commute that transitions you directly from the East End into the heart of the city.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Westhampton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Southampton is a town in Suffolk County, New York. It is the western half of The Hamptons. The village of Westhampton Beach in Southampton has its own article.
Wall Street. Madison Avenue. 34th Street. Broadway. Times Square. Manhattan is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic and understood the world over. This long, thin island is only one of New York City's five boroughs, but it's Manhattan that has the concrete canyons and the inimitable skyline; Manhattan that has the world's brightest theater district; Manhattan that has Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Met; and Manhattan that includes iconic neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Times Square, and Greenwich Village.
The rest of New York City has much to see and do, but it's Manhattan that represents the city—and sometimes the entire United States—to the world. You could spend a month on this tiny island and still not see all there is to see.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 75.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. Navigating the transition from the quieter roads of Westhampton into the dense urban grid of Manhattan requires constant attention to local signage and intersections. You will find that the character of the road is consistently technical, lacking the long, monotonous stretches found on major turnpikes. Without any significant highway miles, the pace remains steady and demands engagement throughout the entire 1 hour and 49-minute duration. Prepare for a drive that prioritizes local navigation over open-road cruising.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 51.7 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 4.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.4 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.6 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward NY 27 west: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 27 west: New York
8
13.8 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 57N
Toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
8
70.1 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue
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 16
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point...
6
70.5 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|Hunters Point Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Hunters Point Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
73.2 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|NY 25
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25 toward 60th Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 60th Street West
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Westhampton, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank along the way.
Cr 16 West: Yaphank
13.8 mi in|~21m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
51.7 mi
1h 10m
Sunrise Highway
8.4 mi
11m
Old Country Road
3.9 mi
7m
Horseblock Road
3.9 mi
5m
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
0.9 mi
2m
Queensboro Plaza
0.7 mi
<1m
Madison Avenue
0.7 mi
2m
Eastport Manor Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 51.7 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westhampton, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Seabreeze Avenue
159 ft·11 sec·Seabreeze Avenue
2
Turn left onto Old Country Road
3.9 mi·7 min·Old Country Road
3
Turn right onto CR 55
0.6 mi·1 min·Eastport Manor Road
4
Take the ramp
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward NY 27 west: New YorkUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto NY 27
8.4 mi·11 min·Sunrise Highway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi·23 sec
Exit 57NToward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock RoadUse the right lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 56
0.2 mi·21 sec·Victory Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 16
3.9 mi·5 min·Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi·14 sec·Express Drive North
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
11
Merge onto I 495
52 mi·1 hr 10 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 16Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
80 ft·2 sec·Laurel Hill Boulevard
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Hunters Point Avenue
Given the local nature of this 79.7-mile drive, your best strategy is to plan your departure around local traffic patterns to avoid getting bogged down in congestion. Since the drive is short, you have the flexibility to leave whenever it suits your schedule, though off-peak hours will certainly make the navigating easier. Keep your fuel budget of $13 in mind, and ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Westhampton to avoid searching for stations in the city. Because this is a continuous, turn-heavy route without scheduled stops, try to handle any necessary errands or breaks before you depart. Above all, stay alert for frequent turns, as the local road profile requires you to be ready for constant changes in direction.
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 37.7 miles from Westhampton, NY, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.7 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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 55m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Westhampton, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Westhampton, NY
This is one driving day of about 75.4 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Westhampton, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 51.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Westhampton, NY
· 55m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 72.8
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 72.8
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 72.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.41 one way
$24.82 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$13.42
$26.84
premium
$4.92
$14.61
$29.23
diesel
$5.61
$16.65
$33.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.6
0
$7.92
$3.62
Efficient EV
18.9
0
$6.60
$3.02
EV Truck/SUV
30.2
0
$10.56
$4.83
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Westhampton, NY
Night
in Westhampton on Friday
Local time
11:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Manhattan, NY
Night
in Manhattan on Friday
Local time
11:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
6 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
1h 52m 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 Westhampton, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, Old Country Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 miles from Westhampton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.41 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.4 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Westhampton, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
