How far is Gordon Heights, NY from Lindenhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Gordon Heights, NY to Lindenhurst, NY is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gordon Heights and Lindenhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gordon Heights and Lindenhurst.
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Start on Seymour Lane
2147 ft · 2 min · Seymour Lane
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Turn left onto West Yaphank Road
2099 ft · 59 sec · West Yaphank Road
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Turn left onto Coram and Yaphank Road
993 ft · 22 sec · Coram and Yaphank Road
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Turn right onto Granny Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Granny Road
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Turn left onto Middle Island Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Middle Island Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Horseblock Road
37 m · 2 sec · Horseblock Road
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Turn left onto Route 112
3.3 mi · 7 min · Route 112
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Continue on Medford Avenue
100 m · 11 sec · Medford Avenue
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Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North
160 m · 13 sec · Sunrise Service Road North
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York
784 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
20.6 mi · 28 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit right toward CR 3 South: Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst
670 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Wellwood Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Wellwood Avenue
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Continue on South Wellwood Avenue
75 m · 5 sec · South Wellwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wellwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gordon Heights and Lindenhurst.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
20.6 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gordon Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Lindenhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gordon Heights to Lindenhurst?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Great River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Gordon Heights and 15.9 miles from Lindenhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gordon Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Lindenhurst.
Stop Ideas Near North Great River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Great River.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gordon Heights and Lindenhurst. Straight-line distance: 24.2 mi (38.94 km).
#1 Gordon Heights
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 4,042 |
| Coordinates | 40.8587100, -72.9706600 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lindenhurst
Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States
| Population | 26,727 |
| Coordinates | 40.6867700, -73.3734500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Wellwood Avenue (-73.373486, 40.68679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
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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