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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.65 mi
00h 21m
Flight
12.91 mi
20.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.91 mi
Kilometers
20.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.65 mi
Kilometers
23.57 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakdale
Fri, Jun 12, 9:19 PM EDT
Return by in Lindenhurst
Fri, Jun 12, 9:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindenhurst
2026-06-12T20:57
Arrive Oakdale
Fri, Jun 12, 9:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lindenhurst
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Bay Shore
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Lindenhurst
7.3 mi
00h 10m
To Oakdale
7.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Lindenhurst Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Friday
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
Oakdale Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Friday
Using Islandia as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

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.

  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

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Sunrise Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River

    798 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Montauk Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Vanderbilt Boulevard

    11 m · 2 sec · Vanderbilt Boulevard

  7. 7

    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.

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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
12.6 mi · 86%
Montauk Highway
0.9 mi · 6%
South Wellwood Avenue
0.87 mi · 6%
NY 27 East
0.15 mi · 1%
NY 27A
0.15 mi · 1%
Vanderbilt Boulevard
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bay Shore
00h 10m from Lindenhurst
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Bay Shore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.6 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 3.1 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 North Bay Shore.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

42 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

48 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

49 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 Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 12.91 mi (20.78 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 Oakdale

Oakdale is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7439900, -73.1387200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Lindenhurst (-73.37345, 40.68677)
End: Oakdale (-73.13872, 40.74399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 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
1.96 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.17
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Jun 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindenhurst and Oakdale. The current time is 20:57:42.

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.