How far is Patchogue, NY from Greenlawn, NY?

The driving distance from Patchogue, NY to Greenlawn, NY is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
22.36 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.65 mi
31.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.65 mi
Kilometers
31.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.36 mi
Kilometers
35.98 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenlawn
Thu, Oct 15, 2:05 PM EDT
Return by in Patchogue
Thu, Oct 15, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Patchogue
2026-10-15T13:27
Arrive Greenlawn
Thu, Oct 15, 2:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Patchogue
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hauppauge
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Patchogue
11.1 mi
00h 18m
To Greenlawn
11.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Patchogue Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
This Afternoon
Using Holtsville as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NE
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Patchogue and Greenlawn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Patchogue and Greenlawn.

  1. 1

    Start on South Ocean Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Ocean Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sunrise Service Road North

    2413 ft · 59 sec · Sunrise Service Road North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    959 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    1765 ft · 27 sec · Sunrise Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 97: Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, Blue Point

    875 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Sunrise Service Road North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Service Road North

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Highway

    3237 ft · 52 sec · Veterans Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Jericho Turnpike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Elwood Road

    2985 ft · 1 min · Elwood Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cuba Hill Road

    2979 ft · 59 sec · Cuba Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Cuba Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Cuba Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2703 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Smith Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Smith Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Patchogue and Greenlawn.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 58%
Jericho Turnpike
2.35 mi · 10%
Cuba Hill Road
2.03 mi · 9%
Sunrise Service Road North
1.73 mi · 8%
South Ocean Avenue
0.98 mi · 4%
Veterans Highway
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

11.4 mi · 00h 16m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hauppauge
00h 18m from Patchogue
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Patchogue and Partly Cloudy near Greenlawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Patchogue to Greenlawn?

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Hauppauge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Patchogue and 11.2 miles from Greenlawn.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Patchogue and Partly Cloudy near Greenlawn.

Stop Ideas Near Hauppauge

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 Hauppauge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 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
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hauppauge.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

38 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

39 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

50 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Patchogue and Greenlawn. Straight-line distance: 19.65 mi (31.62 km).

Patchogue

#1 Patchogue

Village in Suffolk County, New York

Population12,314
Coordinates40.7656500, -73.0151100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Greenlawn

#2 Greenlawn

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population13,742
Coordinates40.8689900, -73.3651200
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Patchogue (-73.01511, 40.76565)
End: Greenlawn (-73.36512, 40.86899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.98 $3.94 $7.87
Premium $5.38 $4.25 $8.50
Diesel $6.51 $5.14 $10.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Patchogue and Greenlawn. The current time is 13:27:20.

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.