Sound Beach, NY Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Sound Beach, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 138 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Sound Beach, NY head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
435.9 mi
Buffalo, NY
Quickest Drive
1h 25m
Queens, NY
Plan Around Sound Beach, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Sound Beach, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Sound Beach, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Sound Beach, NY
Driving from Sound Beach, NY
On average, trips departing from Sound Beach, NY run 138 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 10m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 436 miles (9h 15m), while the shortest is just 58 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Sound Beach, NY are Buffalo, NY (435.9 mi, 9h 15m), Staten Island, NY (78.6 mi, 2h 3m), Manhattan, NY (62.1 mi, 1h 37m), The Bronx, NY (57.6 mi, 1h 28m), and Queens, NY (57.5 mi, 1h 25m). 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 138-mile trip from Sound Beach, NY, budget about $22 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. 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 5 mapped routes leaving Sound Beach, NY and 1 routes heading into Sound Beach, NY, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 58 to 436 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sound Beach, NY covers 436 miles and takes approximately 9h 15m. Shorter options start at just 58 miles.
The average route from Sound Beach, NY runs about 138 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 138-mile trip from Sound Beach, NY costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Sound Beach, NY include Buffalo, NY, Staten Island, NY, Manhattan, NY and The Bronx, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sound Beach, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,207
Median Income
$140,797
Median Home Value
$384,100
Median Age
41.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Sound Beach, NY
A sampling of people born in Sound Beach, NY.
Brandon Bussi
1998
American ice hockey goalie (born 1998)
City data from Wikidata (Q3461366), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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