Traveling from Huntington to Bridgehampton covers 65.8 miles of Long Island, typically taking about 1 hour and 40 minutes under normal conditions. Because this trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly way to transition from the North Shore toward the East End. The route utilizes a combination of the Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, and County Road 39 to navigate the region. Whether you are heading out for a quick getaway or a necessary commute, this drive offers a straightforward path across the island.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.9 miles from Huntington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
24.4 mi
32m
Sunrise Highway
13.2 mi
15m
County Road 39
5.5 mi
11m
Montauk Highway
4.8 mi
9m
Captain Daniel Roe Highway
4.6 mi
7m
Park Avenue
4.1 mi
8m
Northern State Parkway
3 mi
4m
Deer Park Road
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 24.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Bridgehampton, NY.
1
Start on NY 110
0.2 mi·38 sec·New York Avenue
2
Turn right onto NY 25A
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
Turn slight right onto CR 35
4.1 mi·8 min·Park Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CR 35
1.4 mi·2 min·Deer Park Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward N East: HauppaugeUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto N
3.0 mi·4 min·Northern State Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 44Toward SA South: South ShoreUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto SA
0.9 mi·1 min·Sagtikos State Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit S1EToward I 495 East: RiverheadUse the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto LIE South Service Road
1.1 mi·1 min·LIE South Service Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
12
Merge onto I 495
24 mi·32 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 70Toward CR 111: Manorville, EastportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 111
4.6 mi·7 min·Captain Daniel Roe Highway
Use the right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·49 sec
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
16
Merge onto NY 27
13 mi·15 min·Sunrise Highway
17
Continue on NY 27; CR 39
5.5 mi·11 min·County Road 39
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Montauk Highway
4.8 mi·9 min·Montauk Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn left onto CR 79
67 ft·1 sec·Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
CR 79
Trip Plan
Since this is a 1-hour and 40-minute drive with no mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Keep in mind that traffic patterns on Long Island can be unpredictable, so checking your GPS before you leave is a smart move to account for any congestion. Given that the fuel cost is modest at $11, ensure your tank is topped off before you head out to avoid mid-trip errands. Because the route is a single stretch without formal stops, try to build in your own breaks if you prefer a more relaxed pace. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert during the transition between the expressway and the local roads, as navigation requirements change quickly.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.9 miles from Huntington, NY, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 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 14 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.9 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgehampton, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Huntington, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Huntington, NY
This is one driving day of about 65.8 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Huntington, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 24.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 36.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.4 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the ramp toward N East: Hauppauge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward N East: Hauppauge
7
9.6 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward SA South: South Shore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward SA South: South Shore
7
10.8 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit S1E
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
5
12.4 mi into trip|~22m in|I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
36.8 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport
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 70
Toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.83 one way
$21.66 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$11.71
$23.42
premium
$4.92
$12.75
$25.51
diesel
$5.61
$14.53
$29.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.7
0
$6.91
$3.16
Efficient EV
16.5
0
$5.76
$2.63
EV Truck/SUV
26.3
0
$9.21
$4.21
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 14, 2026
Origin
Huntington, NY
Night
in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
W 6 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Bridgehampton, NY
Night
in Bridgehampton on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
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
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 27.2
Park Closure: Pet Restrictions, Beach Driving Closures in Effect March 15 through Labor Day
Caution: Avian Influenza (HPAI) Suspected in Dead Birds in Seashore Areas
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend roughly 43% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 24.4 miles along the Long Island Expressway. As you move away from the expressway, the character of the road shifts significantly when you transition onto Sunrise Highway and eventually County Road 39. Expect a blend of fast-paced multi-lane travel and more controlled traffic as you approach your destination. The drive provides a practical look at the infrastructure connecting these two distinct areas of New York.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.4 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 6.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Huntington, NY and Bridgehampton, NY, road signs point toward N East: Hauppauge, Sa South: South Shore, Cr 111: Manorville and Eastport.
Huntington is a town in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. It is on the North Shore (or Gold Coast) of the island, famous for its lavish estates along the Long Island Sound and its affluent residential communities. The town is large with a population of over 200,000, and many neighborhoods in town having their own distinct identities. Four villages in the town even have their own level of autonomy, with one of them, Northport, having its own article.
Top landmarks
•Oheka Castle — mansion in Huntington, New York, USA
•Vanderbilt Museum — museum in Suffolk county, N.Y.
•Eatons Neck Light — lighthouse in New York, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.4 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Bridgehampton, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridgehampton, NY before heading back.
