How far is Southold, NY from North Haven, NY?
The driving distance from Southold, NY to North Haven, NY is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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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 00h 53m.
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.
Human settlement in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southold and North Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southold and North Haven.
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Start on Youngs Avenue
22 m · 5 sec · Youngs Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Road
4 mi · 7 min · Main Road
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Continue on Front Street
2646 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Third Street
148 m · 14 sec · Third Street
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Turn right onto Shelter Island North Ferry
871 ft · 16 sec · Shelter Island North Ferry
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Continue on Shelter Island North Ferry
53 m · 3 sec · Shelter Island North Ferry
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Continue on North Ferry
1.6 km · 15 min · North Ferry
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Continue on Summerfield Place
611 ft · 22 sec · Summerfield Place
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1390 ft · 50 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Chase Avenue
156 m · 17 sec · Chase Avenue
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Continue on North Ferry Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ferry Road
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Continue on Manwaring Road
2066 ft · 53 sec · Manwaring Road
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Turn right onto Saint Mary's Road
2723 ft · 1 min · Saint Mary's Road
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Turn straight onto North Ferry Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Ferry Road
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Continue on South Ferry Road
46 m · 3 sec · South Ferry Road
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Continue on South Ferry
1834 ft · 15 min · South Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Road
2 mi · 4 min · Ferry Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ferry Road
40 m · 7 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 Southold 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.
Main Road
Turn right onto Main Road
3.96 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Southold 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 Southold to North Haven?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 Southold and 6.3 miles from North Haven.
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 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southold and Sunny near North Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Dering Harbor
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 Dering Harbor.
Old Saybrook station
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Mystic station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southold and North Haven. Straight-line distance: 6.91 mi (11.12 km).
#1 Southold
Town in New York
| Population | 22,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.0648200, -72.4262000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
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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