Trip from Montauk, NY to Manhattan, NY

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

119.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Montauk, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 119.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Dearborn Place, Montauk Highway, Montauk Point State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

59.8 miles from Montauk, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 52m drive with frequent turns across 119.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Dearborn Place is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Dearborn Place	0 mi	0m
Montauk Highway	0 mi	0m
Montauk Point State Parkway	0 mi	0m
Main Street	0 mi	0m
Pantigo Road	0 mi	0m
Woods Lane	0 mi	0m
NY 27 West	0 mi	0m
County Road 39A	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: South Dearborn Place — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Second House Road

2

Turn slight right onto South Dearborn Place

3

Merge slight left onto Montauk Highway

4

Continue on Montauk Point State Parkway

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Continue on Montauk Highway

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Continue on Main Street

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Continue on Montauk Highway

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Continue on Pantigo Road

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Continue on Main Street

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Turn right onto Woods Lane

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Continue on Montauk Highway

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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

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Merge slight left onto County Road 39A

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Continue on Sunrise Highway

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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road

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Turn left onto Victory Avenue

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Turn right onto Horseblock Road

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Turn left onto Express Drive North

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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York

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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue

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Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard

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Keep slight right to continue on Hunters Point Avenue

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Turn right onto 35th Street

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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

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Continue on Queensboro Plaza

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Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level

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Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street West

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Turn left onto East 60th Street

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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

31

Turn left onto East 72nd Street

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Turn right onto Madison Avenue

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Turn left onto East 85th Street

34

Continue on 86th Street Transverse

35

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 59.8 miles from Montauk, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.8 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Montauk, NY

This is one driving day of about 119.5 miles and 2h 52m.

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

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

60 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.

Popular next leg

Brookhaven, NY to Manhattan, NY

67.6 mi · 1h 26m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, NY.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.8 mi from Montauk, NY

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 59.8 miles from Montauk, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$18.86	$37.72
midgrade	$4.48	$21.08	$42.16
premium	$4.86	$22.87	$45.74
diesel	$4.69	$22.08	$44.17

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Montauk, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 119.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Dearborn Place, Montauk Highway, Montauk Point State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.8 miles from Montauk, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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