How far is Brooklyn, NY from Ronkonkoma, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Ronkonkoma, NY is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
51.87 mi
01h 13m
Flight
45.3 mi
72.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.3 mi
Kilometers
72.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.87 mi
Kilometers
83.47 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ronkonkoma
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-19T01:58
Arrive Ronkonkoma
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn
25.9 mi
00h 36m
To Ronkonkoma
26 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Ronkonkoma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Ronkonkoma.

  1. 1

    Start on Nostrand Avenue

    132 m · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Snyder Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 31st Street

    684 ft · 34 sec · East 31st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 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

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Long Island Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Ronkonkoma Avenue, Lake Ronkonkoma, Sayville

    1113 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    69 m · 12 sec · Express Drive South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ronkonkoma Avenue

    1119 ft · 29 sec · Ronkonkoma Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ronkonkoma Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.5 mi · 49%
Long Island Expressway
8.28 mi · 16%
Belt Parkway
5.93 mi · 11%
Sagtikos State Parkway
4.06 mi · 8%
Linden Boulevard
3.81 mi · 7%
Church Avenue
1.66 mi · 3%
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Wantagh
00h 36m from Brooklyn
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brooklyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ronkonkoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Ronkonkoma?

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 25.9 miles from Brooklyn and 26 miles from Ronkonkoma.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brooklyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near 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 9.5 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 9.3 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 Brooklyn and Ronkonkoma. Straight-line distance: 45.3 mi (72.9 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Ronkonkoma

#2 Ronkonkoma

Hamlet and census-designated place on Long Island in the Town of Islip, New York, United States

Population19,082
Coordinates40.8153800, -73.1123300
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Ronkonkoma (-73.11233, 40.81538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.93 L · about $7.34
Round trip
$14.67
3.66 gal · 13.86 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.34 $14.67
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.90 $17.79
Diesel $4.69 $8.59 $17.18

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 Brooklyn and Ronkonkoma. The current time is 01:58:07.

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.