How far is Southold, NY from Gordon Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Southold, NY to Gordon Heights, NY is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.82 mi
01h 00m
Flight
31.78 mi
51.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.78 mi
Kilometers
51.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.82 mi
Kilometers
59.26 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gordon Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 3:27 PM EDT
Return by in Southold
Thu, Oct 15, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southold
2026-10-15T14:26
Arrive Gordon Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 3:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southold
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
Baiting Hollow
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Southold
18.4 mi
00h 30m
To Gordon Heights
18.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Southold and Gordon Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southold and Gordon Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Youngs Avenue

    2961 ft · 1 min · Youngs Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Middle Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Middle Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sound Avenue

    13.8 mi · 23 min · Sound Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hulse Landing Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hulse Landing Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto NY-25A

    1.2 km · 1 min · NY-25A

  6. 6

    Turn right onto NY 25 West: New York

    43 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Middle Country Road

    10.5 mi · 17 min · Middle Country Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wilson Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Carr Lane

    1005 ft · 46 sec · Carr Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Gray Avenue

    1310 ft · 60 sec · Gray Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Seymour Lane

    31 m · 4 sec · Seymour Lane

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southold and Gordon Heights.

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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sound Avenue
13.8 mi · 37%
Middle Country Road
10.5 mi · 28%
Middle Road
8.88 mi · 24%
Hulse Landing Road
0.96 mi · 3%
Wilson Avenue
0.91 mi · 2%
NY-25A
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sound Avenue

Continue on Sound Avenue

13.8 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baiting Hollow
00h 30m from Southold
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Southold and Sunny near Gordon Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southold to Gordon Heights?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Baiting Hollow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Southold and 18.5 miles from Gordon Heights.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southold and Sunny near Gordon Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Baiting Hollow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baiting Hollow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baiting Hollow.

RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

45 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

49 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

56 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southold and Gordon Heights. Straight-line distance: 31.78 mi (51.14 km).

Southold

#1 Southold

Town in New York

Population22,282
Coordinates41.0648200, -72.4262000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Gordon Heights

#2 Gordon Heights

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population4,042
Coordinates40.8587100, -72.9706600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Southold (-72.4262, 41.06482)
End: Gordon Heights (-72.97066, 40.85871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.56
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $5.78 $11.56
Mid-grade $4.98 $6.48 $12.95
Premium $5.38 $7.00 $13.99
Diesel $6.51 $8.46 $16.92

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 Southold and Gordon Heights. The current time is 14:26:28.

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.