How far is Riverhead, NY from Borough Park, NY?

The driving distance from Riverhead, NY to Borough Park, NY is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
85.9 mi
02h 01m
Flight
72.53 mi
116.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.53 mi
Kilometers
116.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.9 mi
Kilometers
138.24 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Borough Park
Wed, Apr 22, 7:50 PM EDT
Return by in Riverhead
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverhead
2026-04-22T17:49
Arrive Borough Park
Wed, Apr 22, 7:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverhead
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
North Babylon
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Riverhead
38.5 mi
01h 00m
To Borough Park
47.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverhead and Borough Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverhead and Borough Park.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    43 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Peconic Avenue

    635 ft · 17 sec · Peconic Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nugent Drive

    732 ft · 20 sec · Nugent Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, East Moriches

    88 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Center Drive South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Center Drive South

  6. 6

    Continue on East Moriches-Riverhead Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · East Moriches-Riverhead Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 35th Street

    673 ft · 37 sec · East 35th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Linden Boulevard

    3070 ft · 55 sec · Linden Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue

    2155 ft · 40 sec · Caton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

    950 ft · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    81 m · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    10 m · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto New Utrecht Avenue

    1736 ft · 60 sec · New Utrecht Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto 12th Avenue

    874 ft · 46 sec · 12th Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverhead and Borough Park.

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
54.6 mi · 64%
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5.29 mi · 6%
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 5%
Linden Boulevard
4.41 mi · 5%
Center Drive South
1.7 mi · 2%
Church Avenue
1.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

54.6 mi · 01h 13m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Babylon
01h 00m from Riverhead
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Borough Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverhead to Borough Park?

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

North Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Riverhead and 47.3 miles from Borough Park.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.15 one way or $24.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Borough Park is Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers.

Stop Ideas Near North Babylon

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 North Babylon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 1.6 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 1.2 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 North Babylon.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

45 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

52 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

55 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverhead and Borough Park. Straight-line distance: 72.53 mi (116.72 km).

Riverhead

#1 Riverhead

Town in New York

Population33,434
Coordinates40.9170400, -72.6620400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
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#2 Borough Park

Borough Park is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6339900, -73.9968100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-72.662044, 40.91705)
End: 12th Avenue (-73.996791, 40.633979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.47 L · about $12.15
Round trip
$24.29
6.06 gal · 22.94 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.15 $24.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.58 $27.15
Premium $4.86 $14.73 $29.46
Diesel $4.69 $14.22 $28.45

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverhead and Borough Park. The current time is 17:49:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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