Montgomery, NY Road Trips
With 10 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Montgomery, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 95 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Montgomery, NY spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
126.7 mi
Brookhaven, NY
Quickest Drive
1h 38m
New York City, NY
Plan Around Montgomery, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Montgomery, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Montgomery, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Montgomery, NY
Montgomery, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Montgomery, NY to Islip, NY
Montgomery, NY to Huntington, NY
Montgomery, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Montgomery, NY to Staten Island, NY
Montgomery, NY to Queens, NY
Montgomery, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Montgomery, NY to New York City, NY
Driving from Montgomery, NY
On average, trips departing from Montgomery, NY run 95 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 8m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 127 miles (2h 49m), while the shortest is just 74 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Montgomery, NY include Brookhaven, NY (126.7 mi, 2h 49m), Islip, NY (112.1 mi, 2h 30m), Babylon, NY (105.8 mi, 2h 20m), Huntington, NY (97.2 mi, 2h 15m), and Oyster Bay, NY (92.5 mi, 2h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 95-mile trip from Montgomery, NY, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Montgomery, NY and 2 routes heading into Montgomery, NY, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 74 to 127 miles.
The longest mapped route from Montgomery, NY covers 127 miles and takes approximately 2h 49m. Shorter options start at just 74 miles.
The average route from Montgomery, NY runs about 95 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 95-mile trip from Montgomery, NY costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Montgomery, NY include Brookhaven, NY, Islip, NY, Babylon, NY and Huntington, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Montgomery, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,800
Median Income
$88,348
Median Home Value
$345,700
Median Age
39.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Montgomery, NY
A sampling of people born in Montgomery, NY.
Nathaniel P. Hill
1832–1900
American politician (1832-1900)
P. J. Jacobsen
1993
American motorcycle racer
George W. Hough
1836–1909
American astronomer (1836–1909)
John D. Lawson
1816–1896
American politician (1816-1896)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Montgomery, NY.
African-American Cemetery
historic cemetery in Montgomery, New York
City data from Wikidata (Q624678), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Montgomery, NY
Orange County is in New York's Catskills region.
Taste the cider, spirits, and wine at Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery in Warwick. It is the only distillery in the Hudson Valley, and it concentrates on Eau De Vie de Pome—apple brandy. See the vast and beautiful black dirt onion fields in Florida. Take a cruise from Newburgh to the ruins of the Bannerman Castle or along the beautiful Hudson River aboard an authentic Mississippi stern-driven paddlewheeler.
Stewart International Airport (SWF IATA) lands you right in Orange County. Allegiant Air, American Eagle, and JetBlue operate flights from Florida and Philadelphia (Mar 2021). Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, New Jersey, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport: The three major international airports in the New York City area offer service from just about anywhere. Coach USA offers buses from New York City to Newburgh, Highlands (including West Point), Goshen (including Legoland New York), Middletown, Central Valley-Harriman (including the Woodbury Common shopping center), Port Jervis, Tuxedo, Chester, and other places in Orange County and nearby Rockland and Ulster Counties.
Ground transportation within Orange County is provided primarily by New Jersey Transit, Short Line bus company, and Metro-North Railroad's Port Jervis Line. Individual cities offer senior citizen buses and car services.
Travel tips adapted from Orange County (New York) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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