Trip from Manhattan, NY to Montauk, NY

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

116.8 mi

188 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 51m ★

6 AM

3h 2m

8 AM

3h 25m

10 AM

3h 10m

12 PM

3h 8m

3 PM

3h 11m

5 PM

3h 24m

8 PM

2h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Manhattan, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Escaping Manhattan for the tip of Long Island is a classic 116.8-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Because this trip stays entirely within the Northeast region, you won't encounter major geographic shifts, but the transition from the dense urban grid to the coast is distinct. Expect to spend approximately $18 on fuel for the trek. While you could technically manage this as a long day trip, the drive is best enjoyed if you have at least one full day to explore. It serves as a practical getaway for those looking to trade city streets for a change of pace without crossing state lines.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

58.4 miles from Manhattan, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through city infrastructure, starting on 5th Avenue and moving through East 72nd Street and 2nd Avenue. Because the longest stretch on 5th Avenue is 0 miles, your hands will stay busy navigating constant turns and local traffic patterns. This isn't a route where you can put the car in cruise control; instead, it demands your full attention as you transition off the island. Prepare for a technical drive that prioritizes local navigation over highway miles.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near 2nd Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 116.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (NY 25): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (NY 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | 2nd Avenue

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

2.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | NY 25

Take the ramp onto NY 25 toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway

3.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | NY 25

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25 toward NY 25A, NY 25

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NY 25A, NY 25

67.2 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 70 Toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport

102.1 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in | NY 27 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto NY 27 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Manhattan, NY and Montauk, NY, road signs point toward Cr 111: Manorville and Eastport.

Cr 111: Manorville

67.2 mi in | ~1h 39m

Eastport

67.2 mi in | ~1h 39m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Long Island Expressway	61.8 mi	1h 25m
Montauk Highway	16.9 mi	31m
Sunrise Highway	13.2 mi	15m
County Road 39	5.5 mi	11m
Captain Daniel Roe Highway	4.6 mi	7m
Montauk Point State Parkway	4.6 mi	6m
NY 25	2 mi	3m
Main Street	1.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 61.8 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Montauk, NY.

Start on 86th Street Transverse

0.4 mi · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse

Turn right onto 5th Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue

Turn left onto East 72nd Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 72nd Street

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp onto NY 25

1.4 mi · 2 min · NY 25

Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25

0.6 mi · 51 sec · NY 25

Toward NY 25A, NY 25

Turn right onto Van Dam Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Van Dam Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Borden Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Borden Avenue

Take the ramp onto Borden Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Borden Avenue

Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Merge onto I 495

62 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 70 Toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto CR 111

4.6 mi · 7 min · Captain Daniel Roe Highway

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 49 sec

Toward NY 27 East: Montauk

Merge onto NY 27

13 mi · 15 min · Sunrise Highway

Continue on NY 27; CR 39

5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Montauk Highway

10 mi · 20 min · Montauk Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on NY 27

0.5 mi · 1 min · Woods Lane

At end of road, turn left onto NY 27

0.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pantigo Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NY 27

1.1 mi · 2 min · Montauk Highway

Continue on NY 27

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 27

5.5 mi · 8 min · Montauk Highway

Continue on NY 27

4.6 mi · 6 min · Montauk Point State Parkway

Continue on NY 27

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Montauk Highway

Turn left onto Second House Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Second House Road

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Second House Road

Trip Plan

Pacing is key for this 3-hour trip, so plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the local driving. Since you are dealing with city-heavy roads, try to time your departure to avoid peak commuter traffic, which can quickly turn your 3-hour estimate into a much longer day. Keep your $18 fuel budget in mind, and ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Manhattan to avoid the higher costs or congestion often found near the city exits. Because this is a relatively short route, your greatest advantage is flexibility; take your time navigating the turns and prioritize safety over speed as you make your way toward Montauk.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 58.4 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58.4 miles or 1h 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montauk, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Manhattan, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Manhattan, NY

This is one driving day of about 116.8 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manhattan, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 61.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.4 mi from Manhattan, NY · 1h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

58 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.4 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Long Island Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.8 miles.

Arriving in Montauk, NY

The final approach into Montauk, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Montauk, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.01 one way

$38.03 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$20.61	$41.21
premium	$4.88	$22.45	$44.91
diesel	$5.64	$25.95	$51.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35	$12.26	$5.61
Efficient EV	29.2	$10.22	$4.67
EV Truck/SUV	46.7	$16.35	$7.48

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Manhattan, NY

Afternoon in Manhattan on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montauk, NY

Afternoon in Montauk on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

58 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

13 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 2m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Manhattan, NY to Montauk, NY covers 116.8 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Montauk Highway, Sunrise Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 58.4 miles from Manhattan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Manhattan, NY and Montauk, NY, road signs point toward Cr 111: Manorville and Eastport.

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