Traveling from Ramapo to Hampton Bays covers 110.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 35 minutes of drive time. This highway-focused route is well-suited for a single-day trip, as it connects the Northeast regions of New York efficiently. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to complete the journey. Because the route relies heavily on major thoroughfares like the Long Island Expressway, NJ 17, and the Sunrise Highway, it is a straightforward transit rather than a leisurely backroads tour. Whether you are heading out for a quick weekend getaway or a necessary commute, the trip is manageable in one go without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55.1 miles from Ramapo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
53.4 mi
1h 12m
NJ 17
10.9 mi
14m
Sunrise Highway
9.3 mi
11m
NJ 4
6.7 mi
9m
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
8m
Captain Daniel Roe Highway
4.6 mi
7m
Orange Avenue
3.9 mi
5m
Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 53.4 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Hampton Bays, NY.
1
Start on Lake Street
153 ft·8 sec·Lake Street
2
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Torne Brook Road
3
Turn right onto CR 95
1.1 mi·2 min·Torne Valley Road
4
Turn left onto NY 59
0.5 mi·44 sec·Orange Turnpike
5
Continue on NY 59
0.4 mi·37 sec·Orange Avenue
6
Continue on US 202; 59
3.5 mi·5 min·Orange Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
8
Merge onto NJ 17
11 mi·14 min·NJ 17
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
11
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi·24 sec·NJ 4
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi·8 min·NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi·54 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
16
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
18
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6BToward I 295 South: Throgs Neck BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
21
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 295
3.2 mi·3 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 4E-WToward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 4EToward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
25
Merge onto I 495
53 mi·1 hr 12 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 70Toward CR 111: Manorville, EastportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn right onto CR 111
4.6 mi·7 min·Captain Daniel Roe Highway
Use the right lane.
28
Take the exit
0.6 mi·49 sec
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
29
Merge onto NY 27
9.3 mi·11 min·Sunrise Highway
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi·40 sec
Exit 65 SToward NY 24 South, To CR-80: Hampton Bays
31
Turn straight onto NY 24
473 ft·15 sec·Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road
Use the left lane.
32
At end of road, turn left onto CR 80
0.7 mi·1 min·West Montauk Highway
33
Turn right onto Ponquogue Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Ponquogue Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Ponquogue Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 110.1-mile journey, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours on the major expressways. Since the route only requires one stop, plan to take your break during the transition between major highway segments to maximize your efficiency. Keep in mind that with a fuel budget of $18, you have plenty of flexibility to refuel at your convenience rather than being tethered to a strict schedule. Because the drive is relatively short at 2 hours and 35 minutes, you have the advantage of being able to reach Hampton Bays in a single morning or afternoon. Use that flexibility to beat the heaviest flow of traffic and ensure a smoother arrival.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.1 miles from Ramapo, NY, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.4 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 24 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.1 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton Bays, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ramapo, 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 Ramapo, NY
This is one driving day of about 110.1 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Ramapo, 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 Long Island Expressway for about 53.4 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 17 and 93.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
17 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
8
31.9 mi into trip|~47m 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
39.7 mi into trip|~58m 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
39.8 mi into trip|~58m 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...
8
93.5 mi into trip|~2h 11m 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
$18.12 one way
$36.25 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$19.60
$39.19
premium
$4.92
$21.34
$42.68
diesel
$5.61
$24.31
$48.62
Estimated Tolls: $22.59
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Orange Turnpike
(0.5 mi)$0.04
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
$18
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33
0
$11.56
$5.28
Efficient EV
27.5
0
$9.63
$4.40
EV Truck/SUV
44
0
$15.41
$7.05
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 12, 2026
Origin
Ramapo, NY
Late night
in Ramapo on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear then Areas Of Frost
NW 1 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 2:05PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 4:31AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Hampton Bays, NY
Late night
in Hampton Bays on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Clear then Areas Of Frost
N 3 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 2:05PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 4:31AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
42°F
Hillside, NY
55 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
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 35m 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 trip dominated by major infrastructure, with 76% of the journey taking place on highways. You will spend a significant portion of your time navigating the Long Island Expressway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 53.4 miles. The road’s personality is defined by high-speed, multi-lane transit rather than scenic, winding two-lane roads. As you transition between NJ 17 and the highway network, the pace remains consistent and fast-moving. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed to move you from Ramapo to your destination as directly as possible.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.4 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 23 significant decision points across 110.1 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 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
340 ft18 ft
Total Climb
496 ft
Total Descent
783 ft
Highest Point
340 ft
~4.6 mi in
Elevation Range
322 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ramapo, NY and Hampton Bays, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Eastern Long Island, Cr 111: Manorville and Eastport.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 110.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.4 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $22.59 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.
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 Hampton Bays, 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 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 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 Hampton Bays, NY before heading back.
