How far is Borough Park, NY from Lake Ronkonkoma, NY?

The driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Lake Ronkonkoma, NY is about 56 miles (90.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.97 mi
01h 23m
Flight
47.4 mi
76.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.4 mi
Kilometers
76.28 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.97 mi
Kilometers
90.08 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Ronkonkoma
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Borough Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Borough Park
2026-04-19T01:38
Arrive Lake Ronkonkoma
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Borough Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Wantagh
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Borough Park
28 mi
00h 41m
To Lake Ronkonkoma
28 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Borough Park and Lake Ronkonkoma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park and Lake Ronkonkoma.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Avenue

    99 m · 20 sec · 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 52nd Street

    1559 ft · 1 min · 52nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 14th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 14th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Church Avenue

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Church Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    554 ft · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    50 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1918 ft · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island

    2402 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    24.8 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southern State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Riverhead

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Long Island Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 93: Ocean Avenue, Ronkonkoma, Oakdale

    1164 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    103 m · 9 sec · Express Drive South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ocean Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ocean Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Rosevale Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rosevale Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Gibbs Pond Road

    1472 ft · 44 sec · Gibbs Pond Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Margaret Drive

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Margaret Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Margaret Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Borough Park and Lake Ronkonkoma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.5 mi · 46%
Long Island Expressway
7.56 mi · 14%
Belt Parkway
5.93 mi · 11%
Sagtikos State Parkway
4.06 mi · 7%
Linden Boulevard
3.81 mi · 7%
Church Avenue
3.52 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
47.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Wantagh
00h 41m from Borough Park
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Borough Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Ronkonkoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Borough Park to Lake Ronkonkoma?

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Wantagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Borough Park and 28 miles from Lake Ronkonkoma.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Borough Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Ronkonkoma.

Stop Ideas Near North Wantagh

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Wantagh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Wantagh.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

41 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

43 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Borough Park and Lake Ronkonkoma. Straight-line distance: 47.4 mi (76.28 km).

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#1 Borough Park

Borough Park is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6339900, -73.9968100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Lake Ronkonkoma

#2 Lake Ronkonkoma

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population20,155
Coordinates40.8351000, -73.1312200
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Borough Park (-73.99681, 40.63399)
End: Lake Ronkonkoma (-73.13122, 40.8351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.48 L · about $7.94
Round trip
$15.88
3.96 gal · 14.96 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.94 $15.88
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.87 $17.74
Premium $4.86 $9.62 $19.25
Diesel $4.69 $9.29 $18.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Borough Park and Lake Ronkonkoma. The current time is 01:38:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.