How far is Lindenhurst, NY from Oakdale, NY?
The driving distance from Lindenhurst, NY to Oakdale, NY is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lindenhurst and Oakdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindenhurst and Oakdale.
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Start on South Wellwood Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Wellwood Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 East: Montauk
808 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River
798 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Montauk Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn right onto Vanderbilt Boulevard
11 m · 2 sec · Vanderbilt Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vanderbilt Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindenhurst and Oakdale.
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.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
12.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lindenhurst and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Oakdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lindenhurst to Oakdale?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
North Bay Shore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Lindenhurst and 7.3 miles from Oakdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:48 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 you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lindenhurst and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Oakdale.
Stop Ideas Near North Bay Shore
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 Bay Shore.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lindenhurst and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 12.91 mi (20.78 km).
#1 Lindenhurst
Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States
| Population | 26,727 |
| Coordinates | 40.6867700, -73.3734500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakdale
Oakdale is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7439900, -73.1387200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakdale (-73.13872, 40.74399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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