64 miles taking this route:

1. Take I-95 SOUTH from Bridgeport to I-295 to the THROGS NECK BRIDGE and LONG ISLAND via I-695 SOUTH (EXIT 7A in NEW YORK).
2. Take I-295 SOUTH, across the THROGS NECK BRIDGE (toll bridge), to I-495 (Long Island Expwy) EAST to EASTERN LONG ISLAND, off EXIT 4A.
3. Take I-495 EAST on the Long Island Expwy to the NORTHERN STATE PARKWAY (N) SOUTH to HAUPPAUGE, off EXIT 38.
4. Take the NORTHERN STATE PARKWAY - SOUTH to the MEADOWBROOK STATE PARKWAY - SOUTH to JONES BEACH, off EXIT 31A.
5. Take the MEADOWBROOK STATE PARKWAY - SOUTH to GARDEN CITY.