How far is Manhattan, NY from Water Mill, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Water Mill, NY is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Water Mill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Water Mill.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
1972 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
3239 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto East 72nd Street
2739 ft · 1 min · East 72nd Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
3268 ft · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 25A, NY 25
2943 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Van Dam Street
2827 ft · 2 min · Van Dam Street
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Turn left onto Borden Avenue
989 ft · 30 sec · Borden Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3085 ft · 1 min · Borden Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
61.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport
1699 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Captain Daniel Roe Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Captain Daniel Roe Highway
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Take the exit left toward NY 27 East: Montauk
3187 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
13.2 mi · 16 min · Sunrise Highway
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Continue on County Road 39
5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39
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Turn left onto Montauk Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto Scuttle Hole Road
10 m · 1 sec · Scuttle Hole Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scuttle Hole Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Water Mill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
61.8 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely near Water Mill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Water Mill?
The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Islandia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Manhattan and 46.9 miles from Water Mill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely near Water Mill.
Stop Ideas Near Islandia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Islandia.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Water Mill. Straight-line distance: 85.37 mi (137.39 km).
#1 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Water Mill
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 1,559 |
| Coordinates | 40.9195900, -72.3427400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Water Mill (-72.34274, 40.91959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.09 | $32.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $15.54 | $31.07 |
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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