How far is New York City, NY from Gordon Heights, NY?

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Gordon Heights, NY is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
61.55 mi
01h 34m
Flight
55.07 mi
88.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.07 mi
Kilometers
88.63 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.55 mi
Kilometers
99.06 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gordon Heights
Sun, Oct 18, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in New York City
Sun, Oct 18, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-10-18T05:43
Arrive Gordon Heights
Sun, Oct 18, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York City
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
Syosset
NY

Census designated place in New York State

From New York City
30.7 mi
00h 47m
To Gordon Heights
30.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Gordon Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Gordon Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    24 m · 11 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chambers Street

    713 ft · 37 sec · Chambers Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    597 ft · 25 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Brooklyn Bridge

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West

    104 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    77 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West

    10 m · 1 sec · Cadman Plaza West

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East

    68 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    1041 ft · 53 sec · Prospect Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jay Street

    84 m · 18 sec · Jay Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sands Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Sands Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    980 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street

    558 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street

    636 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street

    94 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island

    2657 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Long Island Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1158 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1422 ft · 26 sec · Express Drive South

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Route 112

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 112

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Granny Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Granny Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Coram and Yaphank Road

    993 ft · 20 sec · Coram and Yaphank Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Yaphank Road

    2099 ft · 60 sec · West Yaphank Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Seymour Lane

    2147 ft · 2 min · Seymour Lane

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Gordon Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
49.5 mi · 80%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
4.35 mi · 7%
Route 112
1.69 mi · 3%
Granny Road
1.24 mi · 2%
I 495 East
1.19 mi · 2%
Brooklyn Bridge
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

49.5 mi · 01h 08m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Syosset
00h 47m from New York City
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New York City and Sunny near Gordon Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New York City to Gordon Heights?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Syosset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from New York City and 30.9 miles from Gordon Heights.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New York City and Sunny near Gordon Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Syosset

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 Syosset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 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 10 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 Syosset.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

25 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

36 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Gordon Heights. Straight-line distance: 55.07 mi (88.63 km).

New York City

#1 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
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: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Gordon Heights (-72.97066, 40.85871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.24
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $9.62 $19.24
Mid-grade $4.97 $10.79 $21.57
Premium $5.37 $11.65 $23.29
Diesel $6.51 $14.12 $28.24

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 · Oct 17, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and Gordon Heights. The current time is 05:43:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.