How far is New York City, NY from Muttontown, NY?

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Muttontown, NY is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.01 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.15 mi
40.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.15 mi
Kilometers
40.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.01 mi
Kilometers
48.3 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muttontown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-04-19T06:24
Arrive Muttontown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York City
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
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From New York City
15 mi
00h 25m
To Muttontown
15 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Muttontown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Muttontown.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    24 m · 11 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chambers Street

    713 ft · 37 sec · Chambers Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    597 ft · 25 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Brooklyn Bridge

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West

    104 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    77 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West

    10 m · 1 sec · Cadman Plaza West

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East

    68 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    1041 ft · 53 sec · Prospect Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jay Street

    84 m · 18 sec · Jay Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sands Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Sands Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    980 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street

    558 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street

    636 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street

    94 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island

    2657 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Searington Road, Port Washington

    1012 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Service Road

    1376 ft · 35 sec · South Service Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Brookville Road

    692 ft · 14 sec · Brookville Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Brookville Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Brookville Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Muttontown Road

    1809 ft · 50 sec · Muttontown Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Muttontown Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Muttontown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
13.4 mi · 45%
Northern Boulevard
5.67 mi · 19%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
4.35 mi · 15%
Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 4%
I 495 East
1.19 mi · 4%
Brookville Road
1.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

13.4 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 25m from New York City
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York City and Rain Showers Likely near Muttontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New York City to Muttontown?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from New York City and 15 miles from Muttontown.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New York City and Rain Showers Likely near Muttontown.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Muttontown. Straight-line distance: 25.15 mi (40.48 km).

New York City

#1 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Muttontown

#2 Muttontown

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population3,673
Coordinates40.8239900, -73.5476300
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Muttontown (-73.54763, 40.82399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.25 $8.50
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $4.86 $5.15 $10.31
Diesel $4.69 $4.98 $9.95

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 New York City and Muttontown. The current time is 06:24:16.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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