How far is Gravesend, NY from Lake Ronkonkoma, NY?
The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Lake Ronkonkoma, NY is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 21m.
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 Gravesend and Lake Ronkonkoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend and Lake Ronkonkoma.
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Start on Ocean Parkway
30 m · 9 sec · Ocean Parkway
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Turn right onto Avenue U
1131 ft · 33 sec · Avenue U
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Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Continue on Coney Island Avenue
121 m · 26 sec · Coney Island Avenue
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Continue on Shore Parkway
120 m · 13 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Shore Parkway
926 ft · 18 sec · Shore Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left
554 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
16.1 mi · 24 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 Gravesend 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 Gravesend 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 Gravesend to Lake Ronkonkoma?
The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 Bellmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Gravesend and 29 miles from Lake Ronkonkoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gravesend and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Ronkonkoma.
Stop Ideas Near North Bellmore
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 Bellmore.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Lake Ronkonkoma. Straight-line distance: 46.65 mi (75.08 km).
#1 Gravesend
Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5976000, -73.9651400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.92 | $19.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.58 | $19.15 |
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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