If you are planning a trip from Jamaica, NY to Bridgehampton, NY, expect a journey covering 85.1 miles that typically takes about 2 hours and 4 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is manageable without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the trip. Since both your starting point and destination are located within the Northeast, you will remain in a familiar regional climate throughout the drive. It is a straightforward trip that allows you to transition from the urban environment of Jamaica to the coastal atmosphere of Bridgehampton with ease. The simplicity of the drive makes it a great choice for travelers who prefer to spend their time at the destination rather than behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.5 miles from Jamaica, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunrise Highway
69.5 mi
1h 31m
County Road 39
5.5 mi
11m
Montauk Highway
4.8 mi
9m
South Conduit Avenue
2 mi
4m
Sutphin Boulevard
1.7 mi
3m
Rockaway Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
Belt Parkway
0.5 mi
<1m
Tuskegee Airmen Way
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 69.5 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Bridgehampton, NY.
1
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
0.3 mi·1 min·Tuskegee Airmen Way
2
Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard
1.7 mi·3 min·Sutphin Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
1.0 mi·2 min·South Conduit Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
6
Merge onto BP
0.5 mi·40 sec·Belt Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Exit 23BToward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
8
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi·1 min·South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on NY 27
69 mi·1 hr 31 min·Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on NY 27; CR 39
5.5 mi·11 min·County Road 39
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Montauk Highway
4.8 mi·9 min·Montauk Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left onto CR 79
67 ft·1 sec·Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
CR 79
Trip Plan
Because this 2-hour and 4-minute route involves a high volume of local traffic, timing your departure is critical to avoiding congestion. Since there are no formal stops required, you have the flexibility to drive straight through, but keep a close eye on your fuel levels before leaving Jamaica to ensure you stay within your $14 budget. The heavy reliance on local roads like the Montauk Highway means that traffic patterns can change quickly, so consider checking real-time conditions before you head out. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation apps active, as the transition between Sunrise Highway and the local roads requires precise maneuvering through various turns. Staying alert during these transitions will ensure your trip remains smooth and stress-free.
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 42.5 miles from Jamaica, NY, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.5 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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.5 miles or 1h 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgehampton, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Jamaica, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Jamaica, NY
This is one driving day of about 85.1 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Jamaica, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 69.5 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 85.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip|~4m in|Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip|~6m in|NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
4.2 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
5
80.3 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|Montauk Highway
Turn left onto Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
85.1 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|CR 79 / Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
Turn left onto CR 79 / Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.01 one way
$28.02 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$15.15
$30.29
premium
$4.92
$16.49
$32.99
diesel
$5.61
$18.79
$37.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.5
0
$8.94
$4.08
Efficient EV
21.3
0
$7.45
$3.40
EV Truck/SUV
34
0
$11.91
$5.45
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Jamaica, NY
Night
in Jamaica on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 6 to 10 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:41PM EDT until April 14 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 7:26PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 4m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention as you navigate toward the East End. You will spend the entirety of the 85.1 miles on highways, beginning with a significant 69.5-mile stretch along the Sunrise Highway. As you progress, the road transitions into County Road 39 and eventually the Montauk Highway. While the initial portion provides a sustained highway experience, the latter stages of the trip become more technical with frequent turns. The character of the road shifts from a fast-paced corridor to a more localized driving environment as you approach Bridgehampton, making for a varied experience behind the wheel.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.5 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Rockaway Boulevard.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 4m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Jamaica is an expansive neighborhood located in eastern Queens. Historically consisting of predominantly black communities, Jamaica now is home to an extremely diverse array of peoples and cultures.
The longest stretch is about 69.5 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridgehampton, NY before heading back.
