How far is Valley Stream, NY from Lido Beach, NY?
The driving distance from Valley Stream, NY to Lido Beach, NY is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Stream and Lido Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Stream and Lido Beach.
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Start on South Central Avenue
789 ft · 18 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Sunrise Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · West Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto North Centre Avenue
61 m · 6 sec · North Centre Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road
1906 ft · 46 sec · Long Beach Road
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Continue on Long Beach Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Long Beach Road
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Continue on Long Beach Road
2787 ft · 60 sec · Long Beach Road
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Continue on Long Beach Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Long Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue on Lido Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Lido Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lido Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Stream and Lido Beach.
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.
West Sunrise Highway
Turn left onto West Sunrise Highway
3.23 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Valley Stream and Partly Cloudy near Lido Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Stream to Lido Beach?
The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Bay Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Valley Stream and 5.3 miles from Lido Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.65 one way or $3.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Valley Stream and Partly Cloudy near Lido Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Bay Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Stream and Lido Beach. Straight-line distance: 6.79 mi (10.92 km).
#1 Valley Stream
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 37,196 |
| Coordinates | 40.6642700, -73.7084600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lido Beach
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 2,897 |
| Coordinates | 40.5889900, -73.6254100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lido Beach (-73.62541, 40.58899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.45 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
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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