How far is Brooklyn, NY from Lake Ronkonkoma, NY?
The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Lake Ronkonkoma, NY is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Lake Ronkonkoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Lake Ronkonkoma.
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Start on Nostrand Avenue
132 m · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
82 m · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue
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Turn left onto East 31st Street
684 ft · 34 sec · East 31st Street
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
554 ft · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
50 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Nassau Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue
1918 ft · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
2402 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
24.8 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Riverhead
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
7.6 mi · 10 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 93: Ocean Avenue, Ronkonkoma, Oakdale
1164 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
103 m · 9 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn left onto Ocean Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Ocean Avenue
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Continue on Rosevale Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Rosevale Avenue
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Continue on Gibbs Pond Road
1472 ft · 44 sec · Gibbs Pond Road
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Turn right onto Margaret Drive
1277 ft · 56 sec · Margaret Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Margaret Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and Lake Ronkonkoma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn to Lake Ronkonkoma?
The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 26.5 miles from Brooklyn and 26.6 miles from Lake Ronkonkoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brooklyn 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.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Wantagh.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Lake Ronkonkoma. Straight-line distance: 44.71 mi (71.95 km).
#1 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Ronkonkoma
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 20,155 |
| Coordinates | 40.8351000, -73.1312200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Ronkonkoma (-73.13122, 40.8351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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