How far is Lindenhurst, NY from Fair Harbor, NY?

The driving distance from Lindenhurst, NY to Fair Harbor, NY is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.58 mi
00h 32m
Flight
10.45 mi
16.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.45 mi
Kilometers
16.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.58 mi
Kilometers
23.46 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Harbor
Wed, Apr 22, 6:30 PM EDT
Return by in Lindenhurst
Wed, Apr 22, 7:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindenhurst
2026-04-22T17:58
Arrive Fair Harbor
Wed, Apr 22, 6:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lindenhurst
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
West Bay Shore
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Lindenhurst
7.3 mi
00h 16m
To Fair Harbor
7.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lindenhurst and Fair Harbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lindenhurst and Fair Harbor.

  1. 1

    Start on South Wellwood Avenue

    4 m · 6 sec · South Wellwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Hoffman Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Hoffman Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Trolley Line Road

    1693 ft · 36 sec · Trolley Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North

    1732 ft · 38 sec · Little East Neck Road North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Montauk Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward RM South: Ocean Beaches

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Robert Moses Causeway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Robert Moses Causeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Robert Moses Causeway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Robert Moses Causeway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robert Moses State Parkway

    723 ft · 18 sec · Robert Moses State Parkway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Robert Moses State Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Robert Moses State Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    87 m · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2652 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2608 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Cedar Court

    2080 ft · 2 min · Cedar Court

  17. 17

    Continue on Lighthouse Road

    1 km · 3 min · Lighthouse Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Walk

    1201 ft · 53 sec · Central Walk

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Walk

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindenhurst and Fair Harbor.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Moses Causeway
5.05 mi · 35%
Robert Moses State Parkway
2.63 mi · 18%
Montauk Highway
1.53 mi · 11%
East Hoffman Avenue
1.09 mi · 7%
West Main Street
0.87 mi · 6%
Lighthouse Road
0.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Robert Moses Causeway

Merge slight left onto Robert Moses Causeway

3.83 mi · 00h 06m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bay Shore
00h 16m from Lindenhurst
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fair Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lindenhurst to Fair Harbor?

The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

West Bay Shore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Lindenhurst and 7.3 miles from Fair Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Fair Harbor is Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers.

Stop Ideas Near West Bay Shore

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 West Bay Shore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.7 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
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 5.5 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 West Bay Shore.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

43 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

48 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

53 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

58 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindenhurst and Fair Harbor. Straight-line distance: 10.45 mi (16.81 km).

Lindenhurst

#1 Lindenhurst

Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population26,727
Coordinates40.6867700, -73.3734500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fair Harbor

Fair Harbor is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6392700, -73.1842800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lindenhurst (-73.37345, 40.68677)
End: Fair Harbor (-73.18428, 40.63927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.95 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.17
1.04 gal · 3.9 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.08 $4.17
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.33 $4.66
Premium $4.86 $2.53 $5.06
Diesel $4.69 $2.44 $4.88

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindenhurst and Fair Harbor. The current time is 17:58:17.

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.