Origin
Oakdale, NY
Afternoon in Oakdale on Monday
Local time
2:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakdale, NY to Riverhead, NY
Drive Time
43m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
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6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale, NY
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Riverhead, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oakdale, NY to Riverhead, NY covers 30.3 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, East Moriches-Riverhead Road, Center Drive South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.93 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
15.2 miles from Oakdale, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 30.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 30.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles (CR 51 / East Moriches-Riverhead Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
21.9 mi into trip
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~30m in
Take the exit toward CR 51: East Moriches, Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 61
Toward CR 51: East Moriches, Riverhead
8
22.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 51 South: East Moriches
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CR 51 South: East Moriches
6
23 mi into trip
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~33m in
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CR 51 / East Moriches-Riverhead Road
Turn right onto CR 51 / East Moriches-Riverhead Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
29.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the ramp toward CR 94 east: Downtown Riverhead, Flanders, Hampton Bays
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward CR 94 east: Downtown Riverhead, Flanders...
7
30.3 mi into trip
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~43m in
|
NY 25 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Oakdale, NY and Riverhead, NY, road signs point toward Cr 51: East Moriches, Cr 51 South: East Moriches and Montauk.
Cr 51: East Moriches
21.9 mi in
|
~30m
Cr 51 South: East Moriches
22.1 mi in
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~31m
Montauk
22.3 mi in
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~31m
|
via South Sunrise Highway Service Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 21.1 mi | 29m |
| East Moriches-Riverhead Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Center Drive South | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Sunrise Highway Service Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Eastport Manor Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Peconic Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Nugent Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 21.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale, NY and Riverhead, NY.
1
Start on Vanderbilt Boulevard
35 ft
·
7 sec
·
Vanderbilt Boulevard
2
Turn left onto CR 85
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Montauk Highway
3
Turn slight right
486 ft
·
17 sec
Toward To NY 27 east: Montauk
4
Continue on Sunrise Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunrise Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward NY 27 east
6
Merge onto NY 27
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 61
Toward CR 51: East Moriches, Riverhead
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward CR 51 South: East Moriches
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on South Sunrise Highway Service Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Sunrise Highway Service Road
Toward NY 27 East: Sunrise Highway Eastbound, Montauk
10
Turn left onto CR 55
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Eastport Manor Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 51
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on CR 51
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Drive South
13
Take the ramp
252 ft
·
5 sec
Toward CR 94 east: Downtown Riverhead, Flanders, Hampton Bays
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto CR 94
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Nugent Drive
15
Enter roundabout onto CR 63
343 ft
·
19 sec
·
Peconic Avenue
16
Continue on CR 63
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Peconic Avenue
17
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25
140 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
NY 25
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 15.2 miles from Oakdale, NY, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 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 30.3 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.2 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Riverhead, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oakdale, 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 Oakdale, NY
This is one driving day of about 30.3 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oakdale, 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 Sunrise Highway for about 21.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Oakdale, NY · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Oakdale, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Riverhead, NY
The final approach into Riverhead, 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 Riverhead, 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
$4.93 one way
$9.87 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.35 | $10.69 |
| premium | $4.88 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Riverhead, NY
Afternoon in Riverhead on Monday
Local time
2:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
12 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
43m 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 Oakdale, NY to Riverhead, NY covers 30.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, East Moriches-Riverhead Road, Center Drive South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from Oakdale, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.93 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 30.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles (CR 51 / East Moriches-Riverhead Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Oakdale, NY and Riverhead, NY, road signs point toward Cr 51: East Moriches, Cr 51 South: East Moriches and Montauk.
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