How far is Gordon Heights, NY from Southold, NY?
The driving distance from Gordon Heights, NY to Southold, NY is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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 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 Southold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gordon Heights and Southold.
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Start on Seymour Lane
31 m · 10 sec · Seymour Lane
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Turn left onto Gray Avenue
1310 ft · 1 min · Gray Avenue
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Turn left onto Carr Lane
1005 ft · 46 sec · Carr Lane
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Turn right onto Wilson Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto Middle Country Road
10.5 mi · 17 min · Middle Country Road
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Turn sharp left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Hulse Landing Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Hulse Landing Road
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Turn right onto Sound Avenue
13.8 mi · 23 min · Sound Avenue
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Continue on Middle Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Middle Road
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Take the exit right toward Southold
71 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Youngs Avenue
2820 ft · 1 min · Youngs Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Youngs Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gordon Heights and Southold.
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.
Sound Avenue
Turn right onto Sound Avenue
13.8 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Gordon Heights and Sunny near Southold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gordon Heights to Southold?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Baiting Hollow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Gordon Heights and 19.8 miles from Southold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gordon Heights and Sunny near Southold.
Stop Ideas Near Baiting Hollow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baiting Hollow.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Old Saybrook station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gordon Heights and Southold. Straight-line distance: 31.78 mi (51.14 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 Southold
Town in New York
| Population | 22,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.0648200, -72.4262000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Youngs Avenue (-72.426265, 41.064797)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.45 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
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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