Origin
Gordon Heights, NY
Afternoon in Gordon Heights on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gordon Heights, NY to Southold, NY
Drive Time
1h
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southold, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gordon Heights, NY to Southold, NY covers 36.9 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sound Avenue, Middle Country Road, Middle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on Sound Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.4 miles from Gordon Heights, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 36.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sound Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gray Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gray Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Carr Lane): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (NY 25 / Middle Country Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Gray Avenue
Turn left onto Gray Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Carr Lane
Turn left onto Carr Lane
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
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NY 25 / Middle Country Road
Turn right onto NY 25 / Middle Country Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11.9 mi into trip
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~20m in
|
NY 25A
Turn sharp left onto NY 25A
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
36.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward Southold
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Southold
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Avenue | 13.8 mi | 22m |
| Middle Country Road | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Middle Road | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Hulse Landing Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wilson Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| NY 25A | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Youngs Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Gray Avenue | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sound Avenue
— 13.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gordon Heights, NY and Southold, NY.
1
Start on Seymour Lane
102 ft
·
9 sec
·
Seymour Lane
2
Turn left onto Gray Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Avenue
3
Turn left onto Carr Lane
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Carr Lane
4
Turn right onto Wilson Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilson Avenue
5
Turn right onto NY 25
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Middle Country Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn sharp left onto NY 25A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 25A
7
Turn right onto Hulse Landing Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hulse Landing Road
8
Turn right onto Sound Avenue
14 mi
·
22 min
·
Sound Avenue
9
Continue on CR 48; Truck NY 25
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Middle Road
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
232 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Southold
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto Youngs Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Youngs Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Youngs Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.4 miles from Gordon Heights, NY, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36.9 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.4 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southold, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gordon Heights, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gordon Heights, NY
This is one driving day of about 36.9 miles and 1h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gordon Heights, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Sound Avenue for about 13.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Gordon Heights, NY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Gordon Heights, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Southold, NY
The final approach into Southold, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Southold, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.01 one way
$12.01 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| premium | $4.88 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Southold, NY
Afternoon in Southold on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gordon Heights, NY to Southold, NY covers 36.9 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sound Avenue, Middle Country Road, Middle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Gordon Heights, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gray Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Carr Lane): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (NY 25 / Middle Country Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Gordon Heights, NY to Southold, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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