How far is Borough Park, NY from Riverhead, NY?

The driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Riverhead, NY is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.25 mi
01h 54m
Flight
72.53 mi
116.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.53 mi
Kilometers
116.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.25 mi
Kilometers
124.32 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverhead
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Borough Park
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Borough Park
2026-04-23T02:28
Arrive Riverhead
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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 Babylon
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Borough Park
38.5 mi
00h 57m
To Riverhead
38.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Borough Park Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Riverhead Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Thursday
Using Aquebogue as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park and Riverhead.

  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

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sunrise Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 51: East Moriches, Riverhead

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 51 South: East Moriches

    836 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on South Sunrise Highway Service Road

    2748 ft · 57 sec · South Sunrise Highway Service Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Eastport Manor Road

    1302 ft · 35 sec · Eastport Manor Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Moriches-Riverhead Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · East Moriches-Riverhead Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Center Drive South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Center Drive South

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward CR 94 east: Downtown Riverhead, Flanders, Hampton Bays

    77 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Nugent Drive

    592 ft · 14 sec · Nugent Drive

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Peconic Avenue

    104 m · 20 sec · Peconic Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Peconic Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Peconic Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    43 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
53.6 mi · 69%
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5.27 mi · 7%
Belt Parkway
4.02 mi · 5%
Linden Boulevard
3.81 mi · 5%
Church Avenue
3.52 mi · 5%
South Conduit Avenue
1.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

53.6 mi · 01h 12m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Babylon
00h 57m from Borough Park
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Borough Park and Mostly Sunny near Riverhead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Borough Park to Riverhead?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Borough Park and 38.7 miles from Riverhead.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Borough Park and Mostly Sunny near Riverhead.

Stop Ideas Near North Babylon

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 Babylon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 1.9 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 1.5 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 Babylon.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

45 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

52 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

55 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Borough Park and Riverhead. Straight-line distance: 72.53 mi (116.72 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
Riverhead

#2 Riverhead

Town in New York

Population33,434
Coordinates40.9170400, -72.6620400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Borough Park (-73.99681, 40.63399)
End: Riverhead (-72.66204, 40.91704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.32 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.89
5.46 gal · 20.64 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.94 $21.89
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.23 $24.47
Premium $4.86 $13.27 $26.54
Diesel $4.69 $12.81 $25.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Borough Park and Riverhead. The current time is 02:28:34.

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.