How far is Riverhead, NY from North Haven, NY?
The driving distance from Riverhead, NY to North Haven, NY is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Southampton, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverhead and North Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverhead and North Haven.
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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
793 ft · 21 sec · Peconic Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverleigh Avenue
76 m · 14 sec · Riverleigh Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverleigh Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Riverleigh Avenue
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Continue on Quogue Riverhead Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Quogue Riverhead Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quogue Riverhead Road
53 m · 2 sec · Quogue Riverhead Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Quogue Riverhead Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Quogue Riverhead Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 East: Montauk
1725 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
8 mi · 9 min · Sunrise Highway
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Continue on County Road 39
3.3 mi · 7 min · County Road 39
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Turn slight left onto Sandy Hollow Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sandy Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Sea Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Sea Road
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Turn right onto Noyac Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Noyac Road
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Continue on Noyack Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Noyack Road
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Continue on Noyac Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Noyac Road
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Turn left onto Noyack-Long Beach Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Noyack-Long Beach Road
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Continue on Short Beach Road
2038 ft · 1 min · Short Beach Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ferry Road
4 m · 1 sec · Ferry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ferry Road
16 m · 1 sec · Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverhead and North Haven.
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.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
8.02 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Riverhead and Sunny near North Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverhead to North Haven?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shinnecock Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Riverhead and 13.6 miles from North Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverhead and Sunny near North Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Shinnecock Hills
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 Shinnecock Hills.
Old Saybrook station
Union Station
New London Union Station
Mystic station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverhead and North Haven. Straight-line distance: 19.39 mi (31.2 km).
#1 Riverhead
Town in New York
| Population | 33,434 |
| Coordinates | 40.9170400, -72.6620400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Haven
Human settlement in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 894 |
| Coordinates | 41.0128800, -72.3128600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Haven (-72.31286, 41.01288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.29 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
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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