How far is Fair Harbor, NY from Southold, NY?
The driving distance from Fair Harbor, NY to Southold, NY is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
Census-designated place in New York, USA
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 Southold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Harbor and Southold.
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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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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
35.2 mi · 48 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 31 North: Riverhead
1821 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Riverhead Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Old Riverhead Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quogue Riverhead Road
49 m · 2 sec · Quogue Riverhead Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Quogue Riverhead Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Quogue Riverhead Road
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Turn straight onto Cross River Drive
4.8 mi · 7 min · Cross River Drive
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Turn right onto Northville Turnpike
2876 ft · 1 min · Northville Turnpike
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Turn right onto Sound Avenue
5.4 mi · 9 min · Sound Avenue
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Continue on Middle Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Middle Road
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Take the exit right toward Southold
71 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Youngs Avenue
2820 ft · 1 min · Youngs Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Youngs Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Harbor and Southold.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
35.2 mi · 00h 48m
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 Southold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fair Harbor to Southold?
The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Fair Harbor and 35 miles from Southold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Southold is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Shirley
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 Shirley.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fair Harbor and Southold. Straight-line distance: 49.34 mi (79.4 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 Southold
Town in New York
| Population | 22,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.0648200, -72.4262000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Youngs Avenue (-72.426265, 41.064797)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.59 | $23.19 |
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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