NYC to The Hamptons
Beaches, villages and summer-share season on the East End.
~2.5 hours · ~100 miles from New York City
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A car is practically essential for the Hamptons — the villages and beaches are spread along the East End with limited transit. Rent for a weekend or grab a car for a summer share. Beat the Friday traffic and you'll be on the beach before lunch.
Trip highlights
- Reach Southampton, East Hampton and Montauk freely
- Best with an early Friday or off-peak departure
- Convertibles and SUVs are popular — book early in summer
- Brooklyn and Queens pickups skip Manhattan tolls
Driving tips
Leave early on Fridays
Summer Hamptons traffic on the LIE and Route 27 is brutal by mid-afternoon. An early-morning departure can save an hour or more.
NYC to The Hamptons FAQs
Effectively yes — the East End's beaches and villages are spread out with limited public transit. A rental car gives you the freedom to move between towns and beaches.
Renting a car for the trip
Compare deals for your dates in the search below. For longer hauls, consider an SUV or full-size car, and if you're flying back rather than returning to the city, check out a one-way rental.