Destinations · Montauk
JFK to Montauk
The end of the island — the lighthouse, surf breaks and a fishing-village core.
Driving lines are real OSRM-routed roads; the train follows the LIRR Montauk Branch; air routes are direct. Times are typical, non-peak estimates.
Montauk is the literal end of the line: "The End," where Long Island runs out at the lighthouse. It is the furthest, wildest and most independent of the destinations — a fishing and surf town that became a scene without losing the docks.
Ways to reach Montauk
Private Black-Car Transfer
2 h – 2 h 45 m · from $280 per car
Helicopter
1 h – 1 h 30 m · from $595 per seat / charter
Seaplane
1 h 15 m – 1 h 45 m · from $795 per seat
LIRR Train
2 h 45 m – 4 h · from $11 per person
Hampton Jitney (Bus)
3 h – 4 h · from $33 per person
Self-Drive / Rental Car
2 h – 3 h 30 m · from $70 per day + gas/tolls
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Montauk from JFK?
Montauk is about 106 miles from JFK by NY-27, roughly 2 h 41 m of driving in typical, non-peak conditions. Summer Friday afternoons can add an hour or more.
What's the fastest way from JFK to Montauk?
A helicopter is fastest at roughly 1–1.5 hours door to door (after the JFK→heliport transfer). The LIRR is the cheapest, and the summer Cannonball is the quickest train. A private black-car transfer is the only true door-to-door option and the most reliable when you land late or travel with a group.
Can I get to Montauk without a car?
Yes — the LIRR and the Hampton Jitney reach Montauk, though you'll still want a taxi or pre-booked car for the last mile.