Origin
North Lindenhurst, NY
Night in North Lindenhurst on Wednesday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Lindenhurst, NY to New York City, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Lindenhurst, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from North Lindenhurst to New York City is a straightforward 39.3-mile journey that typically takes about an hour and one minute. Since this is a short trip, you can easily complete it in a single day, making it ideal for a quick commute or a day-long visit. You will rely primarily on major arteries like the Southern State Parkway, the Long Island Expressway, and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to navigate the Northeast corridor. With a fuel budget of just $6, the trip is quite economical. Because the entire route stays within New York state, you won't need to worry about changing regional driving regulations, allowing you to stay focused on the transition from suburban Long Island into the heart of the city.
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
19.7 miles from North Lindenhurst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 76% of your drive takes place on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, where you will spend 17.9 miles cruising along the Southern State Parkway. As you shift from the parkway to the Long Island Expressway and eventually the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, the road personality changes from suburban parkway driving to the more intense, dense traffic patterns characteristic of the city approach. While the drive is efficient, you should be prepared for the constant, fast-paced rhythm of major interstate travel. It is a functional, direct route designed to move you quickly between two points rather than offering a slow-paced scenic tour.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
104 ft
27 ft
Total Climb
93 ft
Total Descent
105 ft
Highest Point
104 ft
~24.6 mi in
Elevation Range
77 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Long Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.3 miles you will encounter 26 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: at 21.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
21.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
8
21.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Hempstead Avenue West
8
24.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4E-W
Toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan...
10
24.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 4W
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West,...
9
36 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Williamsburg Bridge
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Lindenhurst, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Manhattan and Eastern Long Island.
Cross Island Parkway North
19.5 mi in
|
~25m
Hempstead Avenue West
21.3 mi in
|
~28m
Grandstand
21.4 mi in
|
~28m
Manhattan
24.8 mi in
|
~34m
Eastern Long Island
24.8 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| Long Island Expressway | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Williamsburg Bridge | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Farmingdale Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Clearview Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hempstead Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 17.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Lindenhurst, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on this road
84 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 2
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
Straight Path
3
Turn left onto NY 109
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SO West: New York
5
Merge onto SO
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
8
Take the exit
317 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 26B
Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft
·
12 sec
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
11
Keep slight right at fork
266 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
13
Keep slight left at fork
100 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue
14
Turn right onto NY 24
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
16
Turn right onto NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
212th Street
17
Continue on I 295
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 4E-W
Toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 4W
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 495
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
25
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
27
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenmare Street
29
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto Howard Street
510 ft
·
24 sec
·
Howard Street
31
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
32
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Given the one-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, though you should account for potential traffic congestion common on these major expressways. Since there are no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, you can drive straight through, but keeping an eye on real-time traffic apps is wise to navigate the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway effectively. Budget your $6 for fuel before you head out to ensure a stress-free departure. To make the most of your travel time, try to avoid peak rush hours, as the highway-heavy nature of this route means traffic can significantly impact your arrival time. Planning your departure around mid-morning or mid-afternoon will likely give you the smoothest experience behind the wheel.
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 19.7 miles from North Lindenhurst, NY, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.9 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 39 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.7 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving North Lindenhurst, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Lindenhurst, NY
This is one driving day of about 39.3 miles and 1h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from North Lindenhurst, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 17.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from North Lindenhurst, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from North Lindenhurst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New York City, NY
The final approach into New York City, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.47 one way
$12.94 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
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: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
New York City, NY
Night in New York City on Wednesday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 7 to 14 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 7:26PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:25PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Lindenhurst, NY to New York City, NY covers 39.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Long Island Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from North Lindenhurst, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.47 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 39.3 miles you will encounter 26 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: at 21.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Lindenhurst, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Manhattan and Eastern Long Island.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 27 ft to 104 ft elevation with about 93 ft of total climbing.
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