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Trip from Albany, NY to Southampton, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 56m

Distance

230.2 mi

370 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

7 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 43m ★
6 AM
4h 57m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 6m
12 PM
5h 3m
3 PM
5h 7m
5 PM
5h 22m
8 PM
4h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Suffolk County, New York, partly on the South Fork of Long Island, USA

Southampton, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Albany, NY to Southampton, NY covers 230.2 miles and takes about 4h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, Long Island Expressway, NJ 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.2 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

115.1 miles from Albany, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 111.2 mi 2h 8m
Long Island Expressway 53.4 mi 1h 12m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
Sunrise Highway 13.2 mi 15m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Captain Daniel Roe Highway 4.6 mi 7m
County Road 39 4 mi 8m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 111.2 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Southampton, NY.

1

Start on this road

30 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto NY 5

352 ft · 10 sec · Washington Avenue
3

Turn left onto Eagle Street

156 ft · 4 sec · Eagle Street
4

Turn slight right onto Pine Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Pine Street
5

At end of road, turn right onto Broadway

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Broadway
6

Keep slight right at fork onto Broadway

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Broadway
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 787 South
8

Merge onto I 787

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 787
9

Continue on I 787

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 787
Exit 1 Toward I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
11

Merge onto I 87

111 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
14

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
17

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
18

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
22

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
24

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
27

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on I 295

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
31

Merge onto I 495

53 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 70 Toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Turn right onto CR 111

4.6 mi · 7 min · Captain Daniel Roe Highway
Use the right lane.
34

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 49 sec
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
35

Merge onto NY 27

13 mi · 15 min · Sunrise Highway
36

Continue on NY 27; CR 39

4.0 mi · 8 min · County Road 39
37

Turn right onto North Sea Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Sea Road
Use the right lane.
38

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
39

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 115.1 miles from Albany, NY, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 51 miles or 1h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 115.1 miles or 2h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southampton, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Albany, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Albany, NY

This is one driving day of about 230.2 miles and 4h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Albany, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 111.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

115 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Esopus, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.1 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paramus, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 131.5

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Fellingham's Restaurant Sports Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Southampton, New York

0.1 mi

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Catskill, New York

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.5

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 131.5

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Fellingham's Restaurant Sports Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 230.2

Southampton, New York

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16312839417

Visit website

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.9

Catskill, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15189432200

Visit website

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 32.9

Leeds, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 32.9

Leeds, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15187193430

Visit website

Cafe Madison

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Albany, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+15189351094

Visit website

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.5

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018800669

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 131.5

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.5

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 131.5

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 131.5

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.5

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 115.1

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 98.7

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 98.7

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 98.7

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 82.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 164.4

Jericho, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 98.7

Harriman, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 82.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rest Area

0 mi from route

Rest Area I-87 (South Bound)

0 mi from route

Ulster Travel Plaza

0 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0 mi from route

Malden Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Modena Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Sloatsburg Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Long Island Welcome Center

0.1 mi from route

Plattkill Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Modena Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Plaza 23 Truck Stop

0.2 mi from route

Rest Area

0.4 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.2 mi from route

Fred R. Harrison Service Complex

1.6 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

2 mi from route

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 131.5

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Catch Air Paramus

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 131.5

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12016202125

Visit website

Southampton History Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 230.2

Southampton, New York

+16312832494

Visit website

Ready to Golf

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 131.5

River Edge, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+16093887728

Visit website

Shooting Zone

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 131.5

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+12014401329

Visit website

Parrish Art Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 230.2

Water Mill, New York

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+16312832118

Visit website

Bowler City

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 131.5

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+12013433545

Visit website

Duck Walk Vineyard

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 230.2

Water Mill, New York

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+16317267555

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 26

5 decision points cluster between mile 114.4 and 152.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
114.4 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
115.8 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
144.8 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
8
152.6 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
8
152.8 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, East...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.89 one way

$75.78 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $40.97 $81.95
premium $4.92 $44.62 $89.23
diesel $5.61 $50.83 $101.65

Estimated Tolls: $28.11

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (111.2 mi) $5.56

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Tolls

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

7 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Stewart's Shops - Tesla Supercharger

Albany, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Loudon Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Albany, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

EVolve NY Albany Lot 3

Albany, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

DePaula Ford

Albany, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

4 DCFC

ARMORY EV CJDRFEXPP-PL

Albany, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

Hannaford Supermarket

Albany, NY

eVgo Network

1 DCFC

DePaula Chevrolet

Albany, NY

VIALYNK

1 DCFC

Tesla: 2 ChargePoint Network: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Electrify America: 1 VIALYNK: 1 CHARGESMART_EV: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69.1 0 $24.17 $11.05
Efficient EV 57.6 0 $20.14 $9.21
EV Truck/SUV 92.1 1 $32.23 $14.73

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Albany, NY

Afternoon in Albany on Sunday

Local time

1:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Southampton, NY

Afternoon in Southampton on Sunday

Local time

1:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

115 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 56m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 142.9
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 142.9
View on nps.gov
Fire Island National Seashore

Fire Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 198.5
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 142.9
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 142.9
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 142.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

230.2 mi in 4h 56m — 39% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: New York State Thruway.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.2 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 114.4 miles in near NY 17.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 230.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 114.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.8 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Albany, NY and Southampton, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Eastern Long Island, Cr 111: Manorville and Eastport.

Gsp South: Paterson

129.8 mi in | ~2h 35m

Fort Lee

129.8 mi in | ~2h 35m

New York

129.8 mi in | ~2h 35m

Eastern Long Island

152.6 mi in | ~3h 7m

Cr 111: Manorville

206.4 mi in | ~4h 20m

Eastport

206.4 mi in | ~4h 20m

About the Cities

Starting in Albany, NY

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Founded 1686

Albany is the capital of New York. Albany is an interesting showcase of several centuries' worth of architectural styles, including the modernistic Empire State Plaza.

Top landmarks

  • • New York State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of New York
  • • Fort Orange — fort in New Netherland (now Albany, New York)
  • • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — historic cathedral in Albany, New York, United States

Arriving in Southampton, NY

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Southampton is a town in Suffolk County, New York. It is the western half of The Hamptons. The village of Westhampton Beach in Southampton has its own article.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 56m. Total distance: 230.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.2 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $28.11 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Southampton, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 114.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.8 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Southampton, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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