How far is Fair Harbor, NY from Riverhead, NY?
The driving distance from Fair Harbor, NY to Riverhead, NY is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fair Harbor and Riverhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Harbor and Riverhead.
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Start on Central Walk
1201 ft · 53 sec · Central Walk
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Continue on Lighthouse Road
1 km · 3 min · Lighthouse Road
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Continue on Cedar Court
1.4 km · 3 min · Cedar Court
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4
Continue straight
2869 ft · 2 min
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Continue on Robert Moses State Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · Robert Moses State Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Robert Moses Causeway
15 m · 1 sec · Robert Moses Causeway
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Exit the roundabout onto Robert Moses Causeway
7.2 mi · 12 min · Robert Moses Causeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: Montauk
1180 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
88 m · 5 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
28.7 mi · 39 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 51: East Moriches, Riverhead
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 51 South: East Moriches
836 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Sunrise Highway Service Road
2748 ft · 57 sec · South Sunrise Highway Service Road
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Turn left onto Eastport Manor Road
1302 ft · 35 sec · Eastport Manor Road
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Turn right onto East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · East Moriches-Riverhead Road
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Continue on Center Drive South
1.6 mi · 2 min · Center Drive South
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Take the ramp straight toward CR 94 east: Downtown Riverhead, Flanders, Hampton Bays
77 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nugent Drive
592 ft · 14 sec · Nugent Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Peconic Avenue
104 m · 20 sec · Peconic Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Peconic Avenue
830 ft · 23 sec · Peconic Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
43 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Harbor and Riverhead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
28.7 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny near Riverhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fair Harbor to Riverhead?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Patchogue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Fair Harbor and 24.7 miles from Riverhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Riverhead is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Patchogue
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Patchogue.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fair Harbor and Riverhead. Straight-line distance: 33.39 mi (53.74 km).
#1 Fair Harbor
Fair Harbor is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6392700, -73.1842800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverhead
Town in New York
| Population | 33,434 |
| Coordinates | 40.9170400, -72.6620400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-72.662044, 40.91705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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