How far is Gravesend, NY from Hampton Bays, NY?
The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Hampton Bays, NY is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gravesend and Hampton Bays.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend and Hampton Bays.
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Start on Ocean Parkway
30 m · 9 sec · Ocean Parkway
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Turn right onto Avenue U
1131 ft · 33 sec · Avenue U
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Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Continue on Coney Island Avenue
121 m · 26 sec · Coney Island Avenue
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Continue on Shore Parkway
120 m · 13 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Shore Parkway
926 ft · 18 sec · Shore Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left
554 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
14.2 mi · 21 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
781 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
65.5 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24 South, To CR-80: Hampton Bays
1891 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road
144 m · 16 sec · Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Montauk Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · West Montauk Highway
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Turn right onto Ponquogue Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Ponquogue Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ponquogue Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gravesend and Hampton Bays.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Continue on Sunrise Highway
65.5 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving Gravesend and Light Rain Likely near Hampton Bays.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gravesend to Hampton Bays?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brightwaters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Gravesend and 42.3 miles from Hampton Bays.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Gravesend and Light Rain Likely near Hampton Bays.
Stop Ideas Near Brightwaters
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brightwaters.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Hampton Bays. Straight-line distance: 78.07 mi (125.64 km).
#1 Gravesend
Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5976000, -73.9651400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampton Bays
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 13,603 |
| Coordinates | 40.8689900, -72.5175900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampton Bays (-72.51759, 40.86899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $11.91 | $23.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.44 | $28.87 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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