Sights Overview

By choosing the most direct route, it's possible to drive from Manhattan to Montauk Point in less than three hours -- although rush-hour and weekend traffic can cause significant delays. Once you reach Riverhead on the LIE, Long Island separates into the North and South forks. Each fork is traversed by a two-lane highway (Route 25 on the North Fork, Route 27 on the South Fork), and the surroundings become increasingly rural the farther east you go. Be prepared for travel to slow considerably once you are on the forks, especially in the height of summer; there are, however, lots of interesting farm stands and shops along the way to take your mind off the slowdown. Shelter Island, between the two forks, is a destination in itself; the only way to get here is by a short ferry ride from either Sag Harbor, on the South Fork, or Greenport, on the North Fork.