How far is Riverhead, NY from Fair Harbor, NY?
The driving distance from Riverhead, NY to Fair Harbor, NY is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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 Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverhead and Fair Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverhead and Fair Harbor.
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Start on East Main Street
43 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Peconic Avenue
635 ft · 17 sec · Peconic Avenue
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Turn right onto Nugent Drive
732 ft · 20 sec · Nugent Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, East Moriches
88 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Center Drive South
1.7 mi · 3 min · Center Drive South
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Continue on East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · East Moriches-Riverhead Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
28.7 mi · 39 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward RM: Southern Parkway, Robert Moses Park
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
1128 ft · 21 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward RM South: Robert Moses Park
996 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert Moses Causeway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Robert Moses Causeway
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Continue on Robert Moses Causeway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Robert Moses Causeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robert Moses State Parkway
723 ft · 18 sec · Robert Moses State Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Robert Moses State Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · Robert Moses State Parkway
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Turn straight
87 m · 25 sec
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Turn right
2652 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
2608 ft · 2 min
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Continue on Cedar Court
2080 ft · 2 min · Cedar Court
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Continue on Lighthouse Road
1 km · 3 min · Lighthouse Road
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Continue on Central Walk
1201 ft · 53 sec · Central Walk
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Walk
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverhead and Fair Harbor.
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
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
28.7 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Riverhead and Mostly Sunny near Fair Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverhead to Fair Harbor?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Blue Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Riverhead and 24.6 miles from Fair Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverhead and Mostly Sunny near Fair Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Blue Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Point.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverhead and Fair Harbor. Straight-line distance: 33.39 mi (53.74 km).
#1 Riverhead
Town in New York
| Population | 33,434 |
| Coordinates | 40.9170400, -72.6620400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fair Harbor
Fair Harbor is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6392700, -73.1842800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fair Harbor (-73.18428, 40.63927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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