How far is Mastic Beach, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Mastic Beach, NY to New York City, NY is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.89 mi
01h 51m
Flight
60.52 mi
97.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.52 mi
Kilometers
97.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.89 mi
Kilometers
118.91 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Wed, Sep 23, 2:54 PM EDT
Return by in Mastic Beach
Wed, Sep 23, 4:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mastic Beach
2026-09-23T13:02
Arrive New York City
Wed, Sep 23, 2:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mastic Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Melville
NY

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

From Mastic Beach
33.7 mi
00h 55m
To New York City
40.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Mastic Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Gordon Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
28 to 33 mph NE
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mastic Beach and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mastic Beach and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on Clearview Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · Clearview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto West Drive

    25 m · 4 sec · West Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mastic Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mastic Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Mastic Beach Road

    1285 ft · 38 sec · Mastic Beach Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Francis Landau Place

    1894 ft · 54 sec · Francis Landau Place

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Floyd Road

    573 ft · 22 sec · Floyd Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Roberts Road

    2100 ft · 1 min · Roberts Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto William Floyd Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · William Floyd Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Montauk Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Montauk Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Horseblock Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Express Drive North

    873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York

    1278 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    50.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Long Island Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mastic Beach and New York City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
50.6 mi · 69%
Horseblock Road
4.25 mi · 6%
Montauk Highway
2.24 mi · 3%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.97 mi · 3%
Williamsburg Bridge
1.9 mi · 3%
I 278 West
1.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

50.6 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melville
00h 55m from Mastic Beach
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mastic Beach and Partly Sunny near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mastic Beach to New York City?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Mastic Beach and 40.1 miles from New York City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mastic Beach and Partly Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Melville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Melville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melville.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

47 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mastic Beach and New York City. Straight-line distance: 60.52 mi (97.39 km).

Mastic Beach

#1 Mastic Beach

City in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America

Population14,841
Coordinates40.7667700, -72.8520500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearview Drive (-72.85202, 40.766787)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.87 L · about $11.72
Round trip
$23.45
5.22 gal · 19.74 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $11.72 $23.45
Mid-grade $5.01 $13.07 $26.15
Premium $5.41 $14.12 $28.25
Diesel $6.50 $16.98 $33.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mastic Beach and New York City. The current time is 13:02:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.