How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Hampton Bays, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Hampton Bays, NY is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Hampton Bays.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Hampton Bays.
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Start on East Prospect Avenue
96 m · 18 sec · East Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto North 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · North 5th Avenue
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Continue on Dyre Avenue
2676 ft · 1 min · Dyre Avenue
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Continue on Steenwick Avenue
1010 ft · 31 sec · Steenwick Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New England Thruway
1634 ft · 33 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
576 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
53.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport
1699 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Captain Daniel Roe Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Captain Daniel Roe Highway
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Take the exit left toward NY 27 East: Montauk
3187 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
9.3 mi · 11 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 Mount Vernon 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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
53.4 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Sunny near Hampton Bays.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Hampton Bays?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 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?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Mount Vernon and 41.8 miles from Hampton Bays.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69 miles (111 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Hampton Bays.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brentwood.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Hampton Bays. Straight-line distance: 68.98 mi (111.02 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 68,628 |
| Coordinates | 40.9126000, -73.8370800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $4.45 | $13.08 | $26.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $14.65 | $29.29 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $15.82 | $31.65 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $19.14 | $38.27 |
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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