How far is Oakdale, NY from Lindenhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Oakdale, NY to Lindenhurst, NY is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakdale and Lindenhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale and Lindenhurst.
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Start on Vanderbilt Boulevard
11 m · 7 sec · Vanderbilt Boulevard
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Turn left onto Montauk Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Montauk Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward To NY 27: Southern Parkway west, New York
1125 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Heckscher State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
949 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West
778 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit right toward CR 3 South: Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst
670 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Wellwood Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Wellwood Avenue
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Continue on South Wellwood Avenue
75 m · 5 sec · South Wellwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wellwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakdale and Lindenhurst.
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
10.2 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Oakdale and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindenhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakdale to Lindenhurst?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 7.9 miles from Oakdale and 7.8 miles from Lindenhurst.
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 2.9 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Oakdale and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindenhurst.
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 Oakdale and Lindenhurst. Straight-line distance: 12.91 mi (20.78 km).
#1 Oakdale
Oakdale is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7439900, -73.1387200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lindenhurst
Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States
| Population | 26,727 |
| Coordinates | 40.6867700, -73.3734500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Wellwood Avenue (-73.373486, 40.68679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
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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