How far is Sea Cliff, NY from Oakdale, NY?
The driving distance from Sea Cliff, NY to Oakdale, NY is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sea Cliff and Oakdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sea Cliff and Oakdale.
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Start on Roslyn Avenue
16 m · 6 sec · Roslyn Avenue
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Turn right onto Sea Cliff Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Sea Cliff Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on Cedar Swamp Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on North Broadway
3059 ft · 60 sec · North Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon
934 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South Service Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Service Road
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Continue on L I Exwy Service Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · L I Exwy Service Road
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Keep slight left to continue on LIE North Service Road
1499 ft · 23 sec · LIE North Service Road
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Continue on LIE South Service Road
629 ft · 13 sec · LIE South Service Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward SA South: Bay Shore
709 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SA South: Bay Shore
986 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
931 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward SO East: East Islip
2886 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Heckscher State Parkway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Heckscher State Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward NY 27 east: Montauk
1078 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
2770 ft · 53 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 East: Montauk
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
2047 ft · 31 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River
798 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Montauk Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn right onto Vanderbilt Boulevard
11 m · 2 sec · Vanderbilt Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vanderbilt Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sea Cliff and Oakdale.
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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
10.5 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Sea Cliff and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sea Cliff to Oakdale?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Wheatley Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Sea Cliff and 17.5 miles from Oakdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.30 one way or $10.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Sea Cliff and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakdale.
Stop Ideas Near Wheatley Heights
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 Wheatley Heights.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sea Cliff and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 27.45 mi (44.18 km).
#1 Sea Cliff
Village in New York
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 40.8489900, -73.6448500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakdale
Oakdale is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7439900, -73.1387200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakdale (-73.13872, 40.74399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
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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