How far is Hampton Bays, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Hampton Bays, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.9 mi
01h 56m
Flight
78.07 mi
125.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.07 mi
Kilometers
125.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.9 mi
Kilometers
139.85 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Sat, Apr 25, 12:42 PM EDT
Return by in Hampton Bays
Sat, Apr 25, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton Bays
2026-04-25T10:46
Arrive Gravesend
Sat, Apr 25, 12:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton Bays
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
North Bay Shore
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Hampton Bays
42.3 mi
00h 58m
To Gravesend
44.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hampton Bays Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Saturday
Using Aquebogue as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph E
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton Bays and Gravesend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Bays and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on Ponquogue Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ponquogue Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Montauk Highway

    3239 ft · 2 min · West Montauk Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road

    2021 ft · 41 sec · Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    1548 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Sunrise Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue

    145 m · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Shore Parkway

    601 ft · 14 sec · Shore Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    863 ft · 17 sec · Shore Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway

    79 m · 5 sec · Shore Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Coney Island Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Avenue V

    1058 ft · 54 sec · Avenue V

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    681 ft · 30 sec · Ocean Parkway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton Bays and Gravesend.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
66.7 mi · 77%
Belt Parkway
14.3 mi · 16%
Coney Island Avenue
0.86 mi · 1%
Ponquogue Avenue
0.7 mi · 1%
West Montauk Highway
0.61 mi · 1%
Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

66.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bay Shore
00h 58m from Hampton Bays
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Hampton Bays and Light Rain near Gravesend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton Bays to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

North Bay Shore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Hampton Bays and 44.6 miles from Gravesend.

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 8.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Hampton Bays and Light Rain near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near North Bay Shore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Bay Shore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Bay Shore.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

42 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

48 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

49 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

58 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton Bays and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 78.07 mi (125.64 km).

Hampton Bays

#1 Hampton Bays

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population13,603
Coordinates40.8689900, -72.5175900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Ponquogue Avenue (-72.51764, 40.868972)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L · about $12.31
Round trip
$24.62
6.14 gal · 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.31 $24.62
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.76 $27.51
Premium $4.86 $14.92 $29.85
Diesel $4.69 $14.41 $28.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton Bays and Gravesend. The current time is 10:46:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.