JFK to the Hamptons Car Service
JFK to the Hamptons Car Service
Flying into JFK and heading out east? Our JFK to the Hamptons car service takes you from the terminal straight to your door. Your chauffeur can meet you inside arrivals, load your bags and drive you to Southampton, East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Montauk or any village in between. There are no train changes and no bus stop at the end. You see your exact price when you book, with tolls and the tip already in it.
Quick Answers
JFK to Southampton: about 83 miles, 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr on a weekday · JFK to East Hampton: about 95 miles, 1 hr 50 min to 2 hr 40 min · JFK to Montauk: about 109 miles, 2 hr 10 min to 3 hr 10 min · Summer Friday afternoon: add 20 to 70 minutes · Price: see your exact price when you book
JFK to the Hamptons Drive Times
Most rides take the Southern State Parkway or the Long Island Expressway east, then pick up Sunrise Highway (Route 27). Past the Shinnecock Canal the road narrows into County Road 39 and Montauk Highway, and that is where summer traffic slows. These are the usual drive times from JFK to each village.
| JFK to | Distance | Weekday, off-peak | Summer Friday afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhampton Beach | 70 miles | 1 hr 15 min to 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 40 min to 3 hr |
| Quogue | 74 miles | 1 hr 15 min to 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 40 min to 3 hr |
| Hampton Bays | 75 miles | 1 hr 15 min to 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 40 min to 3 hr |
| Southampton | 83 miles | 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr | 1 hr 50 min to 3 hr 10 min |
| Water Mill | 88 miles | 1 hr 40 min to 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr to 3 hr 30 min |
| Bridgehampton | 89 miles | 1 hr 40 min to 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr to 3 hr 30 min |
| Sag Harbor | 94 miles | 1 hr 50 min to 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr 10 min to 3 hr 30 min |
| East Hampton | 95 miles | 1 hr 50 min to 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 20 min to 3 hr 50 min |
| Amagansett | 98 miles | 2 hr to 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 30 min to 4 hr |
| Montauk | 109 miles | 2 hr 10 min to 3 hr 10 min | 2 hr 40 min to 4 hr 20 min |
Google Maps typical traffic from JFK Terminal 4, checked October 2026. Off-peak means a weekday late morning. Summer Friday means leaving JFK at 2 pm on a Friday in July. Holiday weekends can run longer. See your exact price for your village and landing time.
Landing on a Summer Friday
A Friday afternoon flight lands right as the whole city heads east. A drive to East Hampton that can take under two hours on a quiet Tuesday can take close to four.
We can't stop the traffic. We track your flight, so your chauffeur is ready when you land, and your price stays the same no matter how long the drive takes. Every car has Wi-Fi and bottled water, so you can work, call home or sleep after the flight.
For the best days and hours to travel all summer, read our guide to getting to the Hamptons.
Landing at JFK
Give us your flight number when you book. We track the flight and move your pickup if it lands early or late. Airport arrivals include 60 minutes of complimentary wait time and real-time flight tracking, on domestic and international flights alike. After that, wait time is billed in 15-minute increments at the published hourly rate.
Your chauffeur waits for you inside arrivals with a name sign, takes the luggage cart and walks you to the car. Meet and greet is complimentary on most vehicles. The Business Class Sedan and Comfort Van carry a flat $39. We quote meet and greet for the Business Sprinter Van by airport pickup terminal.
Landing at Terminal 5 or 7? Car pickups there moved to the Howard Beach lot. Your chauffeur will reach out to you when you land and go over the pickup options. The $39 meet and greet does not apply at these two terminals. For more on every terminal, see our JFK car service.
Car, Train, Jitney or Helicopter From JFK
There are four common ways from JFK to the East End. Here is how they compare when you have just come off a flight.
| From JFK | How it works | Changes | Your bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gotham Ride car | Door to door, 1 hr 15 min to 3 hr 10 min on a weekday | None | Chauffeur loads them |
| Long Island Rail Road | AirTrain to Jamaica, then a Montauk Branch train east | AirTrain, often a train change, then a taxi | You carry them |
| Hampton Jitney | Taxi to the Jitney stop in Fresh Meadows, Queens, then the bus | Taxi, then bus, then a ride from the stop | Under the bus |
| Blade helicopter | About 30 to 40 minutes in the air to East Hampton Airport | A car at each end | Check the bag limits |
The train is the cheapest. Trains to the East End run only a few times a day, with more in summer, and many trips change at Babylon. If you are traveling alone with a carry-on and your timing lines up with a train, take it. The Hampton Jitney does not stop at JFK. The Jitney itself says to allow 25 to 30 minutes by taxi from JFK to its Queens stop. The helicopter is the fastest way and costs several times more than a car.
When a Car Is the Better Choice
A car costs more than the train or the bus. It makes sense when the trip itself is the hard part.
Book a Car From JFK When
- You land with checked bags, golf clubs or a stroller
- Two or more of you are going to the same house
- Your flight lands late at night, when trains east are few
- Your house is far from a train station or a Jitney stop
- You have small kids and need car seats
- You want to sleep or work after a long flight
Where We Drop Off on the East End
We drive to every village on the South Fork and to the houses between them. Here is what to know about each stop.
Southampton
The first village past the Shinnecock Canal. On busy days, traffic backs up on County Road 39 just west of town, so we set summer pickups with that in mind.
Water Mill
A small village on Montauk Highway between Southampton and Bridgehampton, home to the Parrish Art Museum. Many of the houses here sit down long private lanes, and we drive right up to the door.
Bridgehampton
Home of the Hampton Classic horse show in late August, one of the busiest weeks out east. If you fly in for it, book early.
Sag Harbor
An old whaling port on the bay side of the South Fork. The drive leaves Route 27 at Bridgehampton and heads north on the Sag Harbor Turnpike.
East Hampton
The village, Main Beach and the estate streets near Georgica Pond. East Hampton Airport, for private and charter flights, is a few miles away in Wainscott.
Amagansett
The last village before Napeague, the open stretch of road between the dunes that leads to Montauk.
Montauk
The end of Route 27 and the longest ride from JFK. We drop off at the hotels, the beach houses and the docks at Montauk Harbor.
Coming from home instead of the airport? Our Manhattan to the Hamptons car service picks you up at your door in the city. Flying into LaGuardia? On a weekday the drive is about the same length, and on a summer Friday it can run up to 30 minutes longer. Our LaGuardia car service also goes all the way to Montauk.
Hamptons to JFK Car Service
Heading home? We pick you up at your door for the ride back to JFK. Book it when you book the ride out. The drive west is about as long as the drive east.
| To JFK from | Weekday, off-peak | Summer Sunday afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1 hr 25 min to 2 hr | 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr 10 min |
| Bridgehampton | 1 hr 40 min to 2 hr 20 min | 1 hr 40 min to 2 hr 30 min |
| East Hampton | 1 hr 50 min to 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr to 3 hr |
| Montauk | 2 hr 20 min to 3 hr 20 min | 2 hr 20 min to 3 hr 20 min |
Google Maps typical traffic to JFK Terminal 4, checked October 2026. Summer Sunday means leaving at 3 pm on a Sunday in July. We also checked 4 pm and 6 pm, and Labor Day Monday at 3 pm. Those times ran within about 20 minutes of these.
When to Leave for an Evening Flight
Take the long end of the drive time and add 2 hours for a domestic flight or 3 hours for an international one. For a 9 pm flight to Europe from East Hampton on a summer Sunday, that means a pickup at about 3 pm. Tell us your flight time when you book and we will suggest a pickup time.
Flying In With Kids
Child seats and boosters are free. Give us each child's age and weight at booking and the seat is installed before the car reaches you. A sedan fits one seat. The Business SUV, the Cadillac Escalade and the vans fit two. You can bring your own seat too, and your chauffeur will help you put it in.
Read how our car service with car seats works.
Groups Flying Into JFK
Wedding guests, a summer share or a team offsite? One van is easier than three cars. Our Sprinter van service carries up to 14 passengers and 15 bags from JFK to the same address. In summer, book a few days ahead.
Choose Your Car
This is a long ride, so count bags as well as people. A sedan takes three passengers with two suitcases. A family with beach gear will want an SUV.
Business Class Sedan
Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6 or similar
First Class Sedan
Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series or similar
Business SUV
Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon or similar
Cadillac Escalade Premium
Cadillac Escalade ESV
Comfort Van
Toyota Sienna, Mercedes Metris or similar
Business Sprinter Van
Mercedes Sprinter
We also have the BMW X7, a luxury SUV for 5 passengers and 5 bags.
What Your Price Includes
We don't list one flat fare, because the price depends on your village, the date, the time and the car. Enter your trip in the booking form and you see the exact price for each car before you book. Once you book, it stays the same, even if the Long Island Expressway backs up.
- Tolls and the chauffeur's tip
- Flight tracking and 60 minutes of free wait time after you land
- Free child seats and boosters
- Wi-Fi and bottled water in every car
- Help with every bag, from the car to your front door
Our car service rates explain how each price is set.
How to Book Your Ride From JFK
Enter Your Flight and Address
Pick JFK as your pickup, add your Hamptons address, the date and your landing time
Choose a Car
Each car shows its full price. Add your flight number and any child seats
Meet Your Chauffeur
You get a confirmation right away and your chauffeur's name and phone number before you land
Landing sooner? Same-day rides are often possible, so call our office at (212) 763-7722.
What Our Clients Say
JFK to the Hamptons Car Service FAQ
How much is a car service from JFK to the Hamptons?
Enter your landing time and Hamptons address in the booking form to see your exact price for each car. The price depends on your village, the date and the car you pick. Tolls and the tip are already included, and the price does not change after you book.
How long is the drive from JFK to the Hamptons?
JFK is about 83 miles from Southampton, 95 from East Hampton and 109 from Montauk. On a weekday, plan on 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr to Southampton, 1 hr 50 min to 2 hr 40 min to East Hampton and 2 hr 10 min to 3 hr 10 min to Montauk. On a summer Friday afternoon, add 20 to 70 minutes.
What is the best way to get from JFK to the Hamptons?
With checked bags, kids or a group, a private car is the easiest, because it goes door to door with no changes. If you are alone with a carry-on and a train lines up with your flight, the Long Island Rail Road costs the least. A helicopter is the fastest and the most expensive.
Can I take the train from JFK to the Hamptons?
Yes. Take the AirTrain to Jamaica, then the Long Island Rail Road's Montauk Branch east. Expect a train change on most trips and a taxi from the station to your house.
Does the Hampton Jitney stop at JFK?
No. The Hampton Jitney tells JFK passengers to take a taxi to its Queens stop in Fresh Meadows, at 190th Street and the eastbound Long Island Expressway service road. It says to allow 25 to 30 minutes for that taxi ride.
Is Uber or a taxi cheaper than a car service from JFK to the Hamptons?
It depends on the day. Uber prices rise with demand, and summer Fridays are among the busiest times. With Uber or a taxi, the tip is extra. Our price includes tolls and the tip and is locked when you book, so compare the full totals before you choose.
Where does my chauffeur meet me at JFK?
Inside arrivals at your terminal, with a name sign. Meet and greet is complimentary on most vehicles. The Business Class Sedan and Comfort Van carry a flat $39. At Terminals 5 and 7, your chauffeur will reach out to you when you land and go over the pickup options.
What if my flight into JFK is late?
We track your flight and change the pickup time to match. Airport arrivals include 60 minutes of complimentary wait time, on domestic and international flights alike. Wait time beyond 60 minutes is billed in 15-minute increments at the published hourly rate.
How long is the drive from the Hamptons to JFK?
On a weekday, plan on 1 hour 25 minutes to 2 hours from Southampton, 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes from East Hampton and 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes from Montauk. Summer Sunday afternoons run about the same or a little longer.
When should I leave the Hamptons for a flight at JFK?
Add 2 hours for a domestic flight or 3 hours for an international one to the long end of the drive time. Tell us your flight time and we will suggest a pickup time.
Do you have car seats for kids?
Yes, and they are free. Tell us each child's age and weight when you book. For a third seat, call our office.
Can a group ride together from JFK to the Hamptons?
Yes. Our Business Sprinter Van carries up to 14 passengers and 15 bags. Book it early for summer weekends.
Do you also drive from Manhattan or LaGuardia to the Hamptons?
Yes. We pick up at your home or office anywhere in Manhattan, and at LaGuardia and Newark. On a weekday, the drive from LaGuardia takes about as long as it does from JFK.
Book Your Ride From JFK to the Hamptons
Reserve your car when you book your flight, since summer Fridays fill up first