How far is Lindenhurst, NY from Gordon Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Lindenhurst, NY to Gordon Heights, NY is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.78 mi
00h 46m
Flight
24.2 mi
38.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.2 mi
Kilometers
38.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.78 mi
Kilometers
46.32 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gordon Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Lindenhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindenhurst
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive Gordon Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindenhurst
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
North Great River
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Lindenhurst
14.4 mi
00h 23m
To Gordon Heights
14.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lindenhurst and Gordon Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lindenhurst and Gordon Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on South Wellwood Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Wellwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 East: Montauk

    808 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    20.4 mi · 28 min · Sunrise Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 112: Port Jefferson, Patchogue

    844 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Service Road South

    749 ft · 26 sec · Sunrise Service Road South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Medford Avenue

    911 ft · 23 sec · Medford Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 112

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Route 112

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Granny Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Granny Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Coram and Yaphank Road

    993 ft · 20 sec · Coram and Yaphank Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Yaphank Road

    2099 ft · 60 sec · West Yaphank Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Seymour Lane

    2147 ft · 2 min · Seymour Lane

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindenhurst and Gordon Heights.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
20.4 mi · 71%
Route 112
4.65 mi · 16%
Granny Road
1.24 mi · 4%
South Wellwood Avenue
0.87 mi · 3%
Seymour Lane
0.41 mi · 1%
West Yaphank Road
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

20.4 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Great River
00h 23m from Lindenhurst
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lindenhurst and Rain Showers Likely near Gordon Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lindenhurst to Gordon Heights?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 Great River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Lindenhurst and 14.4 miles from Gordon Heights.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lindenhurst and Rain Showers Likely near Gordon Heights.

Stop Ideas Near North Great River

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 North Great River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 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
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Great River.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

46 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

48 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

55 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindenhurst and Gordon Heights. Straight-line distance: 24.2 mi (38.94 km).

Lindenhurst

#1 Lindenhurst

Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population26,727
Coordinates40.6867700, -73.3734500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Gordon Heights

#2 Gordon Heights

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population4,042
Coordinates40.8587100, -72.9706600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Lindenhurst (-73.37345, 40.68677)
End: Gordon Heights (-72.97066, 40.85871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.10
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.05 $8.10
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.53 $9.05
Premium $4.86 $4.91 $9.82
Diesel $4.69 $4.74 $9.48

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 Lindenhurst and Gordon Heights. The current time is 01:35:33.

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.