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Amityville
Do Amityville as a day trip from NYC or a Long Island base; 4–6 h total including travel, beach, and park.
Amityville is a small Long Island village with a beach, Adventure Land amusement park and historic sites. It is reachable in 40‑45 min by car from NYC, so a half‑day to full‑day visit is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited beach use)
- Airports
- JFK · LGA
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Amityville911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Amityville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe, especially south of the LIRR line; avoid walking alone north of Sunrise Highway after dark.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire · 911 ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJFK John F.
- Getting aroundCar via Southern State Parkway (Exit 32).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a diner$2–4
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))$15–20
- Budget bedStandard hotel room, a night, per roomUS$120
- Mid-range bedStandard hotel room, a night, per roomUS$180
- High-end bedStandard hotel room, a night, per roomUS$260
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JFK John F. Kennedy International (≈45 min by car via Southern State Pkwy) · LGA LaGuardia Airport (≈40 min by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Amityville: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car via Southern State Parkway (Exit 32). MTA Long Island Bus routes serve Route 110; LIRR Babylon station is a short taxi ride.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Freeport
goDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Drive west on Southern State Pkwy, about 10 min
Boardwalk, fishing pier
Montauk
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
LIRR Babylon Branch east to Montauk, about 1 h 30 min
Long ride; consider overnight if you want beach time.
Babylon (town)
goDoor to door: ≈10 min total
Drive east on Route 110, 5 min
Historic downtown, ferry to Fire Island.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Days Inn Long Island/Copiague
10‑34th St, Copiague; ~10 min north of Amityville
Best Western Bar Harbour Inn
5050 Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa Park; ~5 min north
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–$120 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–$180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard hotel room1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$70 | US$70 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$19 |
| Trip total≈ US$209 per person per day, bed included | US$209 |
prices for a double room; check for seasonal rates
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a diner | $2–4 |
| Fish & chips (Brooklyn Fish & Chip) | $10–15 |
| Taxi (5 km) | $15–20 |
| Beach parking (seasonal) | $5–10 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Amityville Horror house is private property; only view from the street, no trespassing.
- North of Sunrise Highway can feel unsafe after dark; stay south of the LIRR line in evenings.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire
- 911
- Ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
Embassy
US citizens: 24‑h consular assistance via 911; nearest US consulate in New York City.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- NYC → Amityville by car: ≈45 min, tolls $5–7 (check)
- LIRR Babylon → Amityville (taxi): ≈10 min, $15–20
Say or show
- Excusez‑moi / Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (excusez‑moi)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (combien ça coûte)
- Où est la plage ? — Where is the beach? (où est la plage)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Amityville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited beach use) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car‑rental option for flexible beach access.
- Map walking loops: Beach‑front → Adventure Land → Tanner Park → Broadway diners.
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