Origin
North Haven, NY
Late night in North Haven on Friday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Haven, NY to Riverhead, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
45m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Haven, NY
Peter Olexa
Riverhead, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from North Haven, NY to Riverhead, NY covers 26.7 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Noyack Road, County Road 39 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 26.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cove View Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cove View Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (North Sea Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cove View Road
Turn right onto Cove View Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
North Sea Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Sea Road
Navigation decision point
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward CR 104 North: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 64 N
Toward CR 104 North: Riverhead
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
NY 25 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Haven, NY to Riverhead, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 104 North: Riverhead along the way.
Cr 104 North: Riverhead
22.1 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Noyack Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| County Road 39 | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Noyac Road | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Quogue Riverhead Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Sea Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Noyack-Long Beach Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Sandy Hollow Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Haven, NY and Riverhead, NY.
1
Start on NY 114
231 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ferry Road
Toward Sag Harbor
2
Turn right onto Cove View Road
350 ft
·
17 sec
·
Cove View Road
3
Turn right onto 1st Street
358 ft
·
22 sec
·
1st Street
4
Turn left onto CR 60
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Short Beach Road
5
Continue on CR 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Noyack-Long Beach Road
6
Turn straight onto Noyac Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Noyac Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Noyack Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Noyack Road
8
Continue on Noyac Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Noyac Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto North Sea Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Sea Road
10
Turn right onto CR 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandy Hollow Road
11
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 39
12
Continue on NY 27
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Sunrise Highway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 64 N
Toward CR 104 North: Riverhead
14
Turn straight onto CR 104
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Quogue Riverhead Road
15
Enter roundabout onto CR 104
51 ft
·
0 sec
·
Quogue Riverhead Road
16
Continue on CR 104
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Quogue Riverhead Road
17
Continue on CR 104
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Quogue Riverhead Road
18
Continue on CR 104
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverleigh Avenue
19
Enter roundabout onto CR 63
113 ft
·
6 sec
·
Peconic Avenue
20
Continue on CR 63
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Peconic Avenue
21
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25
140 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the right lane.
22
Arrive at destination
NY 25
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Riverhead, NY
Late night in Riverhead on Friday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
45m 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 North Haven, NY to Riverhead, NY covers 26.7 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Noyack Road, County Road 39. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from North Haven, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.39 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cove View Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (North Sea Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from North Haven, NY to Riverhead, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 104 North: Riverhead along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore.
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