Where to stop

Best places to stop between New York and Montauk

The I-495 and NY-27 drive runs about 120 miles and 3 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 93 of 120

   1. Southampton, NY

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 27 miles left to Montauk.

   Hotels in SouthamptonWhere to stay in Southampton

2. Mile 106 of 120

   2. East Hampton, NY

   The last big stop before Montauk, 14 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in East HamptonWhere to stay in East Hampton

Sights worth the detour

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

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost