Gates, NY Road Trips
Gates, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 200-mile quick runs to 208-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Gates, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
227.2 mi
Smithtown, NY
Quickest Drive
4h 18m
Hempstead, NY
Plan Around Gates, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Gates, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Gates, NY
Driving from Gates, NY
The typical drive from Gates, NY covers about 204 miles and takes around 4h 22m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 208 miles (4h 28m), while the shortest is just 200 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Gates, NY most often head toward Oyster Bay, NY (207.8 mi, 4h 28m), Staten Island, NY (204.7 mi, 4h 22m), Hempstead, NY (202.4 mi, 4h 18m), and Sheepshead Bay, NY (200.3 mi, 4h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.42 per gallon. For the typical 204-mile trip from Gates, NY, budget about $35 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Gates, NY and 1 routes heading into Gates, NY, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 200 to 208 miles.
The longest mapped route from Gates, NY covers 208 miles and takes approximately 4h 28m. Shorter options start at just 200 miles.
The average route from Gates, NY runs about 204 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.42/gallon for regular), the average 204-mile trip from Gates, NY costs roughly $35 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Gates, NY include Oyster Bay, NY, Staten Island, NY, Hempstead, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Gates, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,576
Median Income
$54,003
Median Home Value
$159,900
Median Age
45.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Gates, NY at a Glance
Founded
1813
Elevation
1,886 ft
Area
6 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q3357975), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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