How far is Montauk, NY from Queens, NY?
The driving distance from Montauk, NY to Queens, NY is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montauk and Queens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montauk and Queens.
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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
70.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard
898 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue
1579 ft · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue
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Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
2540 ft · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn right onto 103rd Street
803 ft · 37 sec · 103rd Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
78 m · 12 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto 104th Street
63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montauk and Queens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Montauk and Sunny near Queens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montauk to Queens?
The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Montauk and 55.5 miles from Queens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.98 one way or $33.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montauk and Sunny near Queens.
Stop Ideas Near Shirley
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 Shirley.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montauk and Queens. Straight-line distance: 101.35 mi (163.11 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 Queens
The most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,339,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814900, -73.8365200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $4.43 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $20.56 | $41.11 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $24.93 | $49.85 |
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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