Destinations · Southampton
JFK to Southampton
The grande-dame village: hedgerows, estates and Job’s Lane shopping.
Driving lines are real OSRM-routed roads; the train follows the LIRR Montauk Branch; air routes are direct. Times are typical, non-peak estimates.
Southampton is the oldest English settlement in New York and the most established of the Hamptons — manicured estate rows, the boutiques of Job’s Lane and Coopers Beach, regularly ranked among America’s best.
Ways to reach Southampton
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
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 Southampton from JFK?
Southampton is about 80 miles from JFK by NY-27, roughly 1 h 53 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 Southampton?
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 Southampton without a car?
Yes — the LIRR and the Hampton Jitney reach Southampton, though you'll still want a taxi or pre-booked car for the last mile.