How far is Oakdale, NY from Riverhead, NY?
The driving distance from Oakdale, NY to Riverhead, NY is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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 New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakdale and Riverhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale and Riverhead.
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Start on Vanderbilt Boulevard
11 m · 7 sec · Vanderbilt Boulevard
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Turn left onto Montauk Highway
2215 ft · 42 sec · Montauk Highway
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Turn slight right onto To NY 27 east: Montauk
148 m · 18 sec
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 east
1136 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
20.4 mi · 28 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 51: East Moriches, Riverhead
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 51 South: East Moriches
836 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Sunrise Highway Service Road
2748 ft · 57 sec · South Sunrise Highway Service Road
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Turn left onto Eastport Manor Road
1302 ft · 35 sec · Eastport Manor Road
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Turn right onto East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · East Moriches-Riverhead Road
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Continue on Center Drive South
1.6 mi · 2 min · Center Drive South
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Take the ramp straight toward CR 94 east: Downtown Riverhead, Flanders, Hampton Bays
77 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nugent Drive
592 ft · 14 sec · Nugent Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Peconic Avenue
104 m · 20 sec · Peconic Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Peconic Avenue
830 ft · 23 sec · Peconic Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
43 m · 6 sec · East 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 Oakdale and Riverhead.
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
20.4 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Riverhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakdale to Riverhead?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Oakdale and 15.3 miles from Riverhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oakdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Riverhead.
Stop Ideas Near Shirley
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 Shirley.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakdale and Riverhead. Straight-line distance: 27.64 mi (44.48 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 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 | $4.31 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
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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