Fourth of July road trip

New York to Montauk for Fourth of July

Distance

120 mi

Driving

3 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Southampton

The next Fourth of July lands on Sunday, July 4, 2027. On I-495 and NY-27, the heaviest traffic usually hits the two days before the Fourth and the day after. Fireworks nights fill small-town rooms first, so lock your overnight early.

Book the halfway night early

Southampton sits about 93 miles from New York and 27 miles from Montauk. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

• Stays in Southampton
• Stays in Montauk

Along the way

• Southampton village beaches
• East Hampton's Main Street
• Montauk Point Lighthouse

Full drive guide for this route