How far is Montauk, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Montauk, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.44 mi
03h 07m
Flight
107.63 mi
173.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.63 mi
Kilometers
173.22 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.44 mi
Kilometers
193.83 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Montauk
Sun, Apr 19, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montauk
2026-04-18T22:34
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montauk
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brookhaven
NY

This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.

From Montauk
56.1 mi
01h 33m
To Brooklyn
64.4 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Montauk and Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montauk and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Second House Road

    2020 ft · 58 sec · Second House Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South Dearborn Place

    141 m · 15 sec · South Dearborn Place

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Montauk Highway

    652 ft · 19 sec · Montauk Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Montauk Point State Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Montauk Point State Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Montauk Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pantigo Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pantigo Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Woods Lane

    2677 ft · 1 min · Woods Lane

  11. 11

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    10.1 mi · 21 min · Montauk Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    113 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto County Road 39A

    5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39A

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Sunrise Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montauk and Brooklyn.

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
70.3 mi · 58%
Montauk Highway
16.8 mi · 14%
County Road 39A
5.49 mi · 5%
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 4%
Montauk Point State Parkway
4.57 mi · 4%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

70.3 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookhaven
01h 33m from Montauk
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montauk and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montauk to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brookhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.1 miles from Montauk and 64.4 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montauk and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Brookhaven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brookhaven, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

50 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

58 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

60 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

74 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montauk and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 107.63 mi (173.22 km).

Montauk

#1 Montauk

Census-designated place in New York, United States

Population3,326
Coordinates41.0359400, -71.9545100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: South Eldert Lane (-71.954555, 41.03598)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.09 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.08
8.5 gal · 32.18 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $17.04 $34.08
Mid-grade $4.48 $19.04 $38.09
Premium $4.86 $20.66 $41.32
Diesel $4.69 $19.95 $39.90

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Montauk and Brooklyn. The current time is 22:34:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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