Riverhead, NY Road Trips
Riverhead, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 67 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Riverhead, NY head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
215.3 mi
Albany, NY
Quickest Drive
1h 14m
Oyster Bay, NY
Plan Around Riverhead, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Riverhead, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Riverhead, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Riverhead, NY
Driving from Riverhead, NY
On average, trips departing from Riverhead, NY run 67 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 35m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 76 miles (1h 50m), while the shortest is just 52 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Riverhead, NY are New York City, NY (76.3 mi, 1h 50m), Manhattan, NY (76 mi, 1h 50m), The Bronx, NY (71.5 mi, 1h 42m), Queens, NY (67.9 mi, 1h 37m), and Hempstead, NY (57 mi, 1h 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 67-mile trip from Riverhead, NY, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Riverhead, NY and 1 routes heading into Riverhead, NY, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 52 to 76 miles.
The longest mapped route from Riverhead, NY covers 76 miles and takes approximately 1h 50m. Shorter options start at just 52 miles.
The average route from Riverhead, NY runs about 67 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 67-mile trip from Riverhead, NY costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Riverhead, NY include New York City, NY, Manhattan, NY, The Bronx, NY and Queens, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Riverhead, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
15,073
Median Income
$83,521
Median Home Value
$449,000
Median Age
44.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Riverhead, NY
Riverhead is a town on Long Island in New York. It is the western half of Long Island's North Fork. The town of Riverhead includes the following communities: Aquebogue, Baiting Hollow, Calverton, Jamesport, Northville, & Riverhead (hamlet).
Riverhead is located on the North Fork (northeastern peninsula) of Long Island, New York. While serving as the seat of Suffolk County, the town is more rural in nature than much of the island and attracts visitors for its wineries, shopping, and cultural activities.
1 Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center, 431 East Main Street, ☏ +1 631-208-9200, fax: +1 631-208-0466. Has stingray and shark petting, large tank with sharks, moray eel, turtles and manta rays, outdoor exhibits including emus and tortoises. Many conservation efforts. Children (3-12) $21.00, Adults (13-61) $27.95, Seniors (62+) $23.50, Children 2 & under Free; Discounted admission on winter weekdays.
1 Splish Splash water park, 2549 Splish Splash Drive Calverton (exit 73 of the LIE), ☏ +1 631 727-3600. 2 Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main St, ☏ +1 631-727-4343, [email protected]. Meticulously restored and no longer shuttered as in the 2007 photo, Suffolk Theater is a cabaret-style venue that hosts many performances and other events. 3 Riverhead Raceway, 1797 Old Country Rd, Riverhead, ☏ +1 631-842-7223. Hosts races, demolition derbies, and monster truck rallies. (updated Feb 2024) 4 Polish Town Fair, 300 Lincoln St, Riverhead, ☏ +1 631-369-1616, [email protected]. Long Island has a large Polish-American population and in the summer the Polish Town Civic Association of Riverhead throws a big festival. (updated Feb 2024) 5 Wildwood State Park, 790 Hulse Landing Rd, Wading River, ☏ +1 631-929-4314. 600 acres of undeveloped hardwood forest terminating on the high bluff overlooking Long Island Sound. (updated Feb 2024) 6NOT EXISTING IMAGE Hallock State Park Preserve (formerly Jamesport State Park), 6062 Sound Avenue, ☏ +1 631-315-5475. 225 Acre shorefront park preserve that offers nearly one mile of pristine beachfront on the North Shore along the Long Island Sound. Hiking, nature walks, and bird watching are available. (updated Feb 2024)
Baker's Workshop, 20 East Main Street, Riverhead, ☏ +1 631-548-3750. Junda's Pastry, 1612 Main Road, Jamesport, ☏ +1 631 722-4999. Modern Snack Bar, Route 25, Aquebogue, ☏ +1 631 722-3655. Jedediah Hawkins House, 400 South Jamesport Avenue, Jamesport, ☏ +1 631-722-2900. in a beautiful setting. (updated Dec 2021) Briemier Pies — people travel from the city to eat one of these delicious pies- you wonder what is in them that makes them so addictive!
The town of Riverhead is located in the North Fork of Long Island American Viticultural Area and is a popular regional destination for wine tourism. Clovis Point Vineyard, 1935 Main Rd., Jamesport, ☏ +1 631 722-4222. Diliberto Vineyard & Winery, 250 Manor Lane, Jamesport, ☏ +1 631 722-3416. Jamesport Vineyards, 1216 Main Road, Rte. 25, Jamesport, ☏ +1 631 722-5256. Martha Clara Vineyards, 6025 Sound Ave., Rte 48, Riverhead, ☏ +1 631 298-0075. Palmer Vineyards, 108 Sound Ave, Aquebogue, ☏ +1 631 722-WINE (9463). Paumanok Vineyards, 1074 Main Rd, Rte 25, Aquebogue, ☏ +1 631 722-8800.
Best Western East End, 1830 Route 25, ☏ +1 631 369-2200, fax: +1 631 369-1202. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 1707 Old Country Rd, ☏ +1 631 548-1000.
The Ronkonkoma branch of the Long Island Railroad stops in Riverhead. 1 Riverhead railway station. (updated Oct 2020)
Travel tips adapted from Riverhead (town, New York) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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