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New York, NY to Montauk, NY Road Trip — Best Stops Along the Way

The best attractions, restaurants, and scenic stops between New York, NY and Montauk, NY. 118 mi, approximately 2 hours 28 mins of driving. Real drive times, real ratings, real photos.

New York, NYMontauk, NY

118 mi · 2 hours 28 mins drive · 12 stops found

12 stops along the way

The Channel Gardens, NY 10020, USA
1

The Channel Gardens

NY 10020, USA

20 min from New York4.7 (711)Attraction
Top of The Rock, New York, NY 10112
2

Top of The Rock

New York, NY 10112

22 min from New York4.7 (80,892)Attraction
New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY 10458
3

New York Botanical Garden

Bronx, NY 10458

30 min from New York4.7 (12,745)HistoryAttraction
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Staten Island, NY 10301
4

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

Staten Island, NY 10301

35 min from New York4.5 (4,314)Attraction
Untermyer Gardens, Yonkers, NY 10701
5

Untermyer Gardens

Yonkers, NY 10701

40 min from New York4.8 (5,922)Attraction
Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury, NY 11568
6

Old Westbury Gardens

Old Westbury, NY 11568

43 min from New York4.7 (3,553)HistoryAttraction
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
7

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Oyster Bay, NY 11771

57 min from New York4.7 (1,700)HistoryNature
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, Lloyd Harbor, NY 11743
8

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve

Lloyd Harbor, NY 11743

1 hr 8 min from New York4.7 (2,036)NatureAttraction
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, Centerport, NY 11721
9

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

Centerport, NY 11721

1 hr 12 min from New York4.6 (730)HistoryAttraction
Eloise Staudinger Walkway Arch, Patchogue, NY 11772
10

Eloise Staudinger Walkway Arch

Patchogue, NY 11772

1 hr 17 min from New York5.0 (3)Attraction
Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden, Manorville, NY 11949
11

Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden

Manorville, NY 11949

1 hr 20 min from New York4.4 (1,288)Attraction
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, Shirley, NY 11967
12

Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

Shirley, NY 11967

1 hr 21 min from New York4.7 (793)Nature

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the drive from New York, NY to Montauk, NY?

The drive from New York, NY to Montauk, NY is 118 mi, taking approximately 2 hours 28 mins without stops. With stops for food, gas, and sightseeing, plan for a full day.

What are the best stops between New York, NY and Montauk, NY?

The best stops include scenic overlooks, state parks, historic towns, and local restaurants along the route. Check the stop cards above for top-rated options with real drive times and ratings from Google.

Is the New York to Montauk drive scenic?

Yes. The route between New York, NY and Montauk, NY passes through several interesting areas. The stops listed above highlight the best scenic, cultural, and food destinations along the way.

Should I make the New York to Montauk trip a road trip or just drive straight through?

We recommend making it a road trip. The stops between New York, NY and Montauk, NY are worth the detour. Most add less than 30 minutes to your total drive and offer experiences you won't find at highway rest stops.

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