Origin
Southold, NY
Night in Southold on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southold, NY to North Haven, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southold, NY
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North Haven, NY
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Trip Overview
Southold to North Haven is 12.5 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Main Road and North Ferry Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You'll primarily navigate local roads, so expect a relaxed pace and straightforward navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| North Ferry Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Ferry Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| North Ferry | 1 mi | 15m |
| Saint Mary's Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Manwaring Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Ferry | 0.3 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
Main Road
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southold, NY and North Haven, NY.
1
Start on Youngs Avenue
73 ft
·
5 sec
·
Youngs Avenue
2
Turn right onto NY 25
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Road
3
Continue on NY 25
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
4
Turn right onto NY 114
484 ft
·
13 sec
·
Third Street
5
Turn right onto NY 114
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Shelter Island North Ferry
6
Continue on NY 114
174 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shelter Island North Ferry
7
Continue on NY 114
1.0 mi
·
15 min
·
North Ferry
8
Continue on NY 114
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Summerfield Place
9
Turn right onto NY 114
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Grand Avenue
10
Turn left onto NY 114
513 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chase Avenue
11
Continue on NY 114
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Ferry Road
12
Continue on Manwaring Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Manwaring Road
13
Turn right onto Saint Mary's Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Mary's Road
14
Turn straight onto NY 114
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Ferry Road
15
Continue on NY 114
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Ferry Road
16
Continue on NY 114
0.3 mi
·
15 min
·
South Ferry
17
Continue on NY 114
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Ferry Road
18
Enter roundabout onto NY 114
130 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ferry Road
Toward Sag Harbor
19
Continue on NY 114
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ferry Road
Toward Sag Harbor
20
Arrive at destination
NY 114
Toward Sag Harbor
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 25 / Main Road
Turn right onto NY 25 / Main Road
Navigation decision point
3
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NY 114 / Third Street
Turn right onto NY 114 / Third Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NY 114 / Grand Avenue
Turn right onto NY 114 / Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NY 114 / Chase Avenue
Turn left onto NY 114 / Chase Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
NY 114 / Ferry Road
Enter roundabout onto NY 114 / Ferry Road toward Sag Harbor
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Sag Harbor
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North Haven, NY
Night in North Haven on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local nature, with 0% highway share. You'll be covering 12.5 miles in under an hour, so it's a quick trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 4 miles on Main Road. Expect to be making frequent turns as you navigate through residential and village areas, so keep your attention focused on the road and your GPS.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Main Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 25 / Main Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 25 / Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (NY 114 / Third Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (NY 114 / Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Main Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 25 / Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (NY 114 / Third Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (NY 114 / Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Haven, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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