How far is New York City, NY from Montauk, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Montauk, NY is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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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 New York City and Montauk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Montauk.
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Start on Broadway
24 m · 11 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Chambers Street
713 ft · 37 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
597 ft · 25 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
104 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West
10 m · 1 sec · Cadman Plaza West
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Turn slight right onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
1041 ft · 53 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Jay Street
84 m · 18 sec · Jay Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sands Street
17 m · 2 sec · Sands Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
980 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street
558 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street
636 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street
94 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island
2657 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
60.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport
1699 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Captain Daniel Roe Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Captain Daniel Roe Highway
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Take the exit left toward NY 27 East: Montauk
3187 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
13.2 mi · 16 min · Sunrise Highway
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Continue on County Road 39
5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39
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Turn left onto Montauk Highway
10.1 mi · 21 min · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Woods Lane
2677 ft · 1 min · Woods Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pantigo Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pantigo Road
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Continue on Montauk Highway
1.1 mi · 2 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
5.5 mi · 8 min · 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
860 ft · 26 sec · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto Second House Road
2345 ft · 1 min · Second House Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Second House Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Montauk.
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
60.7 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York City and Chance Rain Showers near Montauk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Montauk?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Gordon Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from New York City and 59.1 miles from Montauk.
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 8.5 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New York City and Chance Rain Showers near Montauk.
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 New York City and Montauk. Straight-line distance: 109.45 mi (176.15 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Montauk
Census-designated place in New York, United States
| Population | 3,326 |
| Coordinates | 41.0359400, -71.9545100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montauk (-71.95451, 41.03594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.68 | $33.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $18.64 | $37.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.22 | $40.44 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $19.53 | $39.05 |
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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