How far is Greenlawn, NY from Lake Grove, NY?
The driving distance from Greenlawn, NY to Lake Grove, NY is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenlawn and Lake Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenlawn and Lake Grove.
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Start on Smith Street
6 m · 4 sec · Smith Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1470 ft · 38 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto East Pulaski Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · East Pulaski Road
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Turn right onto Townline Road
1503 ft · 34 sec · Townline Road
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Turn left onto Old Northport Road
3 mi · 5 min · Old Northport Road
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Continue on Meadow Road
1 mi · 2 min · Meadow Road
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Continue on Gardiner Road
1875 ft · 40 sec · Gardiner Road
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Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike
763 ft · 15 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Middle Country Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Middle Country Road
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Turn right onto Hawkins Avenue
2743 ft · 1 min · Hawkins Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hawkins Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenlawn and Lake Grove.
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.
East Pulaski Road
Turn left onto East Pulaski Road
4.34 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Greenlawn and Sunny near Lake Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenlawn to Lake Grove?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Kings Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Greenlawn and 10.9 miles from Lake Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenlawn and Sunny near Lake Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Kings Park
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 Kings Park.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenlawn and Lake Grove. Straight-line distance: 13.11 mi (21.1 km).
#1 Greenlawn
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 13,742 |
| Coordinates | 40.8689900, -73.3651200 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Grove
Village in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 11,055 |
| Coordinates | 40.8528800, -73.1151100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawkins Avenue (-73.114977, 40.85289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
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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