How far is Nesconset, NY from Riverhead, NY?
The driving distance from Nesconset, NY to Riverhead, NY is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nesconset and Riverhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nesconset and Riverhead.
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Start on Lake Avenue South
18 m · 6 sec · Lake Avenue South
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Turn right onto Nesconset Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Nesconset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Route 25, Middle Country Road EAST, Centereach, Riverhead
923 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Middle Country Road
21.4 mi · 33 min · Middle Country Road
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Continue on Route 25
1.5 km · 2 min · Route 25
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Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nesconset and Riverhead.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Middle Country Road
Turn right onto Middle Country Road
21.4 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Nesconset and Sunny near Riverhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nesconset to Riverhead?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Nesconset and 16.3 miles from Riverhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nesconset and Sunny near Riverhead.
Stop Ideas Near Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridge.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nesconset and Riverhead. Straight-line distance: 26.09 mi (41.98 km).
#1 Nesconset
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 13,387 |
| Coordinates | 40.8520400, -73.1540000 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverhead
Town in New York
| Population | 33,434 |
| Coordinates | 40.9170400, -72.6620400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-72.662044, 40.91705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.45 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
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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