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

The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Hampton Bays, NY is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
237.06 mi
05h 02m
Flight
153.04 mi
246.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.04 mi
Kilometers
246.29 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.06 mi
Kilometers
381.51 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton Bays
Thu, Oct 15, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in Schenectady
Fri, Oct 16, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schenectady
2026-10-15T16:20
Arrive Hampton Bays
Thu, Oct 15, 9:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schenectady
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Harriman
NY

Village in New York

From Schenectady
118.4 mi
02h 31m
To Hampton Bays
118.7 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
Hampton Bays Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
This Afternoon
Using Aquebogue as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jay Street

    28 m · 10 sec · Jay Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    531 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2004 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  21. 21

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Long Island Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport

    1699 ft · 36 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Captain Daniel Roe Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Captain Daniel Roe Highway

  32. 32

    Take the exit left toward NY 27 East: Montauk

    3187 ft · 49 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Sunrise Highway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 24 South, To CR-80: Hampton Bays

    1891 ft · 40 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road

    144 m · 16 sec · Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Montauk Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Montauk Highway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Ponquogue Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ponquogue Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ponquogue Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
123 mi · 52%
Long Island Expressway
53.4 mi · 23%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
Sunrise Highway
9.26 mi · 4%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.1 mi
153 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harriman
02h 31m from Schenectady
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Schenectady 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 Schenectady to Hampton Bays?

The road trip is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km) and usually takes 05h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Schenectady and 118.7 miles from Hampton Bays.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 153 miles (246.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.23 one way or $74.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schenectady and Sunny near Hampton Bays.

Stop Ideas Near Harriman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harriman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harriman.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

46 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

47 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Hampton Bays. Straight-line distance: 153.04 mi (246.29 km).

Schenectady

#1 Schenectady

The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York.

Population65,231
Coordinates42.8142400, -73.9395700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Hampton Bays

#2 Hampton Bays

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population13,603
Coordinates40.8689900, -72.5175900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Schenectady (-73.93957, 42.81424)
End: Hampton Bays (-72.51759, 40.86899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.67 L · about $37.23
Round trip
$74.46
16.74 gal · 63.34 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $37.23 $74.46
Mid-grade $4.98 $41.70 $83.40
Premium $5.38 $45.05 $90.09
Diesel $6.51 $54.48 $108.96

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Schenectady and Hampton Bays. The current time is 16:20:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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