New York City to Montauk, NY
BlackCarService.NYC provides car service from Manhattan to Montauk by written quote in a Mercedes E-Class sedan. The 120-130 mile trip via the LIE, Sunrise Highway, and Montauk Highway (Route 27) takes 2.5-4 hours depending on summer traffic. Operating with 50,000+ trips.
- TLC-licensed chauffeurs
- 24/7 dispatch
- Written quote before you ride
Route
Point-to-point- FromNew York City
- ToMontauk, NY
Estimated Time
2.5-4 hours
Distance
120-130 miles
Est. Rate
Written quote required
Planning reference. Your route, vehicle and total are confirmed on a written quote.
BlackCarService.NYC is a New York City black car company founded in 2009. Our NYC to Montauk car service is priced by written quote for a Mercedes E-Class sedan for the door-to-door trip from Manhattan to Montauk — Gurney's Resort, Montauk Yacht Club, the Surf Lodge, the Montauk Lighthouse, or any private address. Summer weekend surcharges may apply.
The drive from Midtown Manhattan to Montauk covers 120-130 miles via the Long Island Expressway (LIE/I-495), Sunrise Highway (Route 27), and Montauk Highway (continued Route 27 east of East Hampton). Off-peak the drive takes about 2.5 hours. On summer Fridays, expect 3.5 to 4 hours due to LIE and Route 27 congestion. Direct drop-off at Gurney's, the Surf Lodge, Montauk Yacht Club, downtown Montauk, Ditch Plains, or the Lighthouse.
Route Details: Manhattan to Montauk
The route from Midtown Manhattan to Montauk covers 120-130 miles depending on your exact destination. Your chauffeur exits NYC via the Queens-Midtown Tunnel to the Long Island Expressway (LIE/I-495). The LIE runs east through Queens, Nassau County, and into Suffolk County. At Exit 70 in Manorville, the route transitions to Sunrise Highway (Route 27) heading east through Westhampton, Southampton, Bridgehampton, and East Hampton. East of East Hampton, Route 27 continues as Montauk Highway through Amagansett and on to Montauk village, ending at the Montauk Lighthouse at Long Island's easternmost point.
Distance breakdown:
- Manhattan to East Hampton: 100 miles (2 hrs 20 min off-peak)
- East Hampton to Amagansett: 5 miles (10 min)
- Amagansett to Montauk village: 10 miles (20 min)
- Montauk village to Montauk Lighthouse: 5 miles (10 min)
- Total Manhattan to Montauk village: 120 miles (2 hrs 50 min off-peak)
- Total to Montauk Lighthouse: 130 miles (3 hrs off-peak)
Off-peak travel time: 2.5 hours to Montauk village from Midtown.
Summer Friday travel time: 3.5 to 4 hours. Worst bottlenecks: LIE eastbound between Exits 49 and 70, Route 27 through the Shinnecock Canal bridge, and the East Hampton village stretch where Route 27 narrows to one lane each direction.
NYC to Montauk Pricing by Vehicle
| Vehicle | Model | Rate | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Sedan | Mercedes E-Class | written quote | Up to 3 |
| Executive SUV | Cadillac Escalade ESV | written quote | Up to 6 |
| First Class Sedan | Mercedes S-Class | written quote | Up to 3 |
| Executive Sprinter | Mercedes Sprinter | written quote | Up to 14 |
Named Montauk Destinations
- Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa — Old Montauk Highway, oceanfront
- Montauk Yacht Club — Star Island Road, marina/harbor side
- The Surf Lodge — Edgemere Street, Fort Pond
- Montauk Point Lighthouse — easternmost tip, state park
- Ditch Plains Beach — surf beach, east of Montauk village
- Downtown Montauk village — central commercial strip
- Navy Beach — restaurant and beach club
- The Crow's Nest — boutique inn and restaurant, Lake Montauk
BlackCarService.NYC vs. Uber/Lyft: NYC to Montauk
| Planning checklist | Ask before booking |
|---|---|
| NYC to Montauk fare | What is the total for this exact itinerary, including tolls, waiting and any additional charges? |
| Summer Friday 3 PM fare | What is the total for this exact itinerary, including tolls, waiting and any additional charges? |
| 130-mile driver willingness | Can this pickup time and destination be accepted, and what is the backup plan if a driver becomes unavailable? |
| Sunday return from Montauk | What confidentiality arrangements can be agreed in writing, and who is covered? |
| Surfboards, beach gear | Will all passengers and listed bags or equipment fit, and can belongings remain securely in the vehicle? |
| Tolls included | Are the tolls for this route included in the total, and how are route changes billed? |
Uber/Lyft Surge Pricing NYC to Montauk: What You Actually Pay
Montauk is where rideshare pricing breaks completely. The 130-mile distance combined with peak summer demand and the return-fare problem produces the highest Hamptons-area surge multipliers.
Friday afternoon Montauk surge hits 2.2x minimum. Actual fare: $528 plus $8 in tolls = $536.
Scenario 2 — July 4th Saturday departure to Gurney's: Peak summer holiday demand. Base $240 becomes $672, plus tolls = $680.
Summer Surge Notice
Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends, the Montauk route operates at peak demand. Bookings 7+ days in advance allow time to confirm the written itinerary quote. Same-day or weekend-of bookings during peak weeks (July 4th, Labor Day, Memorial Day) may include a 10-15% surcharge based on availability. Sunday evening returns from Montauk to NYC are particularly tight — reserve outbound and return together.
What Is Included in Every NYC to Montauk Trip
- Door-to-door service: Pickup in Manhattan, drop-off at your exact Montauk destination — Gurney's, the Surf Lodge, Montauk Yacht Club, private rental, or the Lighthouse.
- Tolls confirmed up front: Queens-Midtown Tunnel toll — confirmed in your route quote.
- Confirmed booking: No cancellations, no "driver not found" 80 miles from Montauk.
- Return trip pre-booking: Sunday evening returns are our most-booked Montauk service.
- Surfboard, golf club, and luggage capacity: SUV or Sprinter handles bulky gear.
- Bottled water, Wi-Fi, and phone chargers for the 3-hour journey.
Related Services and Routes
For other Hamptons destinations, see NYC to Southampton car service, NYC to East Hampton car service, and NYC to Hamptons general car service. For airport-to-Montauk connections, see JFK to Hamptons, LGA to Hamptons, and EWR to Hamptons. View our fleet page for SUV and Sprinter options. Call (646) 798-6550.
Authority and Trust
According to the New York State Department of Transportation, Route 27 (Sunrise Highway / Montauk Highway) sees over 200% peak-period traffic increase between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with the East Hampton-to-Montauk segment narrowing to one lane each direction and creating significant summer Friday bottlenecks. According to the New York State Parks Department, Montauk Point State Park and its iconic Montauk Lighthouse — operated since 1796 — attract over 100,000 visitors annually, making reliable ground transportation essential during peak season.
The point-to-point fare for this route is confirmed in your written booking quote. Summer weekend surcharges may apply. Tolls on the route are confirmed in your quote. Sedan and SUV rates include gratuity and fees. S-Class and Sprinter totals are confirmed in the booking form. Last Updated: April 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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Book Your New York City to Montauk, NY Trip
Mercedes E-Class sedan, quoted in writing. Fixed rate, no surge pricing. Call (646) 798-6550 or book online.
Gratuity included on sedans and SUVs
Sedan and SUV hourly rates include gratuity and card fees. S-Class and Sprinter totals are confirmed in the booking form.
Flight tracking
We track your flight when you provide the flight number.
45 / 60 min airport wait
Complimentary waiting from actual landing: 45 minutes domestic, 60 international.
24-hour cancellation
Sedan and SUV bookings are fully refunded when cancelled 24 hours before pickup.