How far is Lido Beach, NY from Freeport, NY?

The driving distance from Lido Beach, NY to Freeport, NY is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.53 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.23 mi
8.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.23 mi
Kilometers
8.42 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.53 mi
Kilometers
15.34 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeport
Sun, Apr 19, 10:01 AM EDT
Return by in Lido Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lido Beach
2026-04-19T09:47
Arrive Freeport
Sun, Apr 19, 10:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lido Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Point Lookout
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Lido Beach
4.8 mi
00h 06m
To Freeport
4.8 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Lido Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Barnum Island as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lido Beach and Freeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lido Beach and Freeport.

  1. 1

    Start on Lido Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lido Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward Loop Parkway North

    122 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Loop Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Loop Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on M North: Meadowbrook Parkway North, Mineola

    2780 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward NY 27 West: New York

    633 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Henry Street

    685 ft · 26 sec · Henry Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lido Beach and Freeport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Meadowbrook State Parkway
3.36 mi · 35%
Loop Parkway
2.44 mi · 26%
Lido Boulevard
2.06 mi · 22%
Sunrise Highway
0.78 mi · 8%
M North
0.53 mi · 6%
Henry Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Meadowbrook State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway

3.36 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Point Lookout
00h 06m from Lido Beach
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lido Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Freeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lido Beach to Freeport?

The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Point Lookout is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Lido Beach and 4.8 miles from Freeport.

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

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lido Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Freeport.

Stop Ideas Near Point Lookout

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 Point Lookout and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 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
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 10.7 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Point Lookout
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 14 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 Point Lookout.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

47 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

51 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lido Beach and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 5.23 mi (8.42 km).

Lido Beach

#1 Lido Beach

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population2,897
Coordinates40.5889900, -73.6254100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Freeport

#2 Freeport

The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.

Population42,705
Coordinates40.6576000, -73.5831800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Lido Boulevard (-73.625374, 40.588983)
End: (-73.583049, 40.657637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.73
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.36 $2.73
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.52 $3.05
Premium $4.86 $1.65 $3.31
Diesel $4.69 $1.60 $3.19

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 Lido Beach and Freeport. The current time is 09:47:52.

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.