How far is North Haven, NY from Southold, NY?

The driving distance from North Haven, NY to Southold, NY is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.43 mi
01h 06m
Flight
6.91 mi
11.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.91 mi
Kilometers
11.12 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
43.43 mi
Kilometers
69.89 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southold
Sun, Nov 8, 6:06 AM EST
Return by in North Haven
Sun, Nov 8, 7:13 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Haven
2026-11-08T05:00
Arrive Southold
Sun, Nov 8, 6:06 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Haven
9:30 PM EST
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
Dering Harbor
NY

Human settlement in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America

From North Haven
6.2 mi
00h 33m
To Southold
37.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Haven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Sunday
Using Shelter Island as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 18 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Haven and Southold.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Haven and Southold.

  1. 1

    Start on Ferry Road

    70 m · 33 sec · Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Ferry Road

    86 m · 7 sec · Ferry Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ferry Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Ferry Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Ferry

    1821 ft · 15 min · South Ferry

  6. 6

    Continue on South Ferry Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Ferry Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Ferry Road

    3079 ft · 1 min · South Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Saint Mary's Road

    2770 ft · 1 min · Saint Mary's Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Saint Mary's Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Saint Mary's Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Saint Mary's Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Saint Mary's Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Manwaring Road

    2054 ft · 53 sec · Manwaring Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Ferry Road

    2543 ft · 54 sec · North Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Ferry Road

    3265 ft · 1 min · North Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · Cedar Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    879 ft · 30 sec · Clinton Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Summerfield Place

    643 ft · 22 sec · Summerfield Place

  17. 17

    Continue on Summerfield Place

    40 m · 5 sec · Summerfield Place

  18. 18

    Continue on North Ferry

    1.6 km · 15 min · North Ferry

  19. 19

    Continue on Third Street

    53 m · 5 sec · Third Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Third Street

    154 m · 22 sec · Third Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2646 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Main Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Youngs Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · Youngs Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Youngs Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Haven and Southold.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Road
3.96 mi · 9%
Ferry Road
2.06 mi · 5%
South Ferry Road
1.95 mi · 4%
North Ferry Road
1.1 mi · 3%
North Ferry
0.97 mi · 2%
Saint Mary's Road
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Road

Continue on Main Road

3.96 mi · 00h 07m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
6.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dering Harbor
00h 33m from North Haven
Leave By
4:16 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Haven and Sunny near Southold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Haven to Southold?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Dering Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from North Haven and 37.2 miles from Southold.

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

The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Haven and Sunny near Southold.

Stop Ideas Near Dering Harbor

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

23 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

36 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Mystic station

43 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

51 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Haven and Southold. Straight-line distance: 6.91 mi (11.12 km).

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#1 North Haven

Human settlement in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America

Population894
Coordinates41.0128800, -72.3128600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Southold

#2 Southold

Town in New York

Population22,282
Coordinates41.0648200, -72.4262000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: South Ferry Road (-72.312837, 41.012946)
End: Youngs Avenue (-72.426265, 41.064797)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.13
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $6.57 $13.13
Mid-grade $4.86 $7.43 $14.86
Premium $5.25 $8.04 $16.07
Diesel $6.46 $9.88 $19.76

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between North Haven and Southold. The current time is 05:00:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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