How far is Montauk, NY from Huntington, NY?

The driving distance from Montauk, NY to Huntington, NY is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.62 mi
02h 16m
Flight
77.64 mi
124.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.64 mi
Kilometers
124.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.62 mi
Kilometers
137.8 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Montauk
Sun, Apr 19, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montauk
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Huntington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montauk
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
Northampton
NY

Census-designated place in New York

From Montauk
42.8 mi
01h 08m
To Huntington
42.9 mi
01h 08m

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
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.2 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road

    652 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Victory Avenue

    821 ft · 21 sec · Victory Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Horseblock Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Express Drive North

    873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York

    1278 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.3 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park

    572 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · LIE North Service Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on SA North: Kings Park

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward N West: New York

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 35 North: Huntington

    105 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Deforest Road North

    1346 ft · 44 sec · Deforest Road North

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Deer Park Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Park Avenue

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · New York Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi · 28%
Montauk Highway
16.8 mi · 20%
Long Island Expressway
14.3 mi · 17%
County Road 39A
5.49 mi · 6%
Montauk Point State Parkway
4.57 mi · 5%
Park Avenue
4.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

24.2 mi · 00h 31m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northampton
01h 08m from Montauk
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montauk and Partly Sunny near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Northampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Montauk and 42.9 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.11 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Northampton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northampton, 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 Northampton.

RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

53 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

53 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

64 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montauk and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 77.64 mi (124.95 km).

Montauk

#1 Montauk

Census-designated place in New York, United States

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

#2 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Montauk (-71.95451, 41.03594)
End: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.44 L · about $12.11
Round trip
$24.21
6.04 gal · 22.88 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.11 $24.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.53 $27.07
Premium $4.86 $14.68 $29.36
Diesel $4.69 $14.18 $28.35

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 Huntington. The current time is 22:30:42.

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.