How far is Montauk, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Montauk, NY to New York City, NY is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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 59m.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montauk and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montauk and New York City.
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Start on Second House Road
2020 ft · 58 sec · Second House Road
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Turn slight right onto South Dearborn Place
141 m · 15 sec · South Dearborn Place
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Merge slight left onto Montauk Highway
652 ft · 19 sec · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Montauk Point State Parkway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Montauk Point State Parkway
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Continue on Montauk Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Montauk Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Pantigo Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pantigo Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Woods Lane
2677 ft · 1 min · Woods Lane
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Continue on Montauk Highway
10.1 mi · 21 min · Montauk Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
113 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto County Road 39A
5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39A
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
652 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Victory Avenue
821 ft · 21 sec · Victory Avenue
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Turn right onto Horseblock Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
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Turn left onto Express Drive North
873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
1278 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
50.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
569 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
2055 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Continue on Delancey Street
2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street
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Continue on Kenmare Street
1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Howard Street
155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montauk and New York City.
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
50.6 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Montauk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montauk to New York City?
The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Gordon Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Montauk and 62.6 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Montauk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Gordon Heights
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 Gordon Heights.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montauk and New York City. Straight-line distance: 109.45 mi (176.15 km).
#1 Montauk
Census-designated place in New York, United States
| Population | 3,326 |
| Coordinates | 41.0359400, -71.9545100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $19.13 | $38.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $20.04 | $40.09 |
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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