The drive from Southold, NY to Borough Park, NY covers 95.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Middle Road, Sound Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on Sunrise Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.75 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.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from Southold, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 95.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 95.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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 54.6 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 18.5 miles in near NY 25 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 95.7 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 18.5 miles (NY 25 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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18.5 mi into trip|~30m in|NY 25 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25 / East Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
18.7 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, East Moriches
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Cri...
6
83 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
85.9 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
6
93.9 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|Fort Hamilton Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Southold, NY and Borough Park, NY, road signs point toward Cr 51 South: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, Moriches and Belt Parkway West.
Cr 51 South: Suffolk County Offices
18.7 mi in|~31m
Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts
18.7 mi in|~31m
Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus
18.7 mi in|~31m
Moriches
18.7 mi in|~31m
Belt Parkway West
81 mi in|~1h 56m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunrise Highway
54.6 mi
1h 13m
Middle Road
8.9 mi
12m
Sound Avenue
5.3 mi
8m
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5.3 mi
7m
Belt Parkway
4.7 mi
7m
Linden Boulevard
4.4 mi
6m
Northville Turnpike
3.4 mi
6m
Center Drive South
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southold, NY and Borough Park, NY.
1
Start on Youngs Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Youngs Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 48; Truck NY 25
8.9 mi·12 min·Middle Road
3
Continue on CR 48; Truck NY 25
5.3 mi·8 min·Sound Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 43
3.4 mi·6 min·Northville Turnpike
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 73
0.2 mi·49 sec·Roanoke Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25
114 ft·8 sec·East Main Street
7
Turn left onto CR 63
0.1 mi·17 sec·Peconic Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 94
0.1 mi·19 sec·Nugent Drive
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
290 ft·6 sec
Toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, East MorichesUse the left lane.
10
Merge onto CR 51
1.7 mi·2 min·Center Drive South
11
Continue on CR 51
5.3 mi·7 min·East Moriches-Riverhead Road
12
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward NY 27 West: New YorkUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto NY 27
55 mi·1 hr 13 min·Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
15
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi·2 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi·4 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 17WToward North Conduit AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi·1 min·North Conduit Avenue
19
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi·4 min·Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi·1 min·Linden Boulevard
21
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.5 mi·3 min·Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto East 35th Street
0.1 mi·36 sec·East 35th Street
23
Turn left onto NY 27
0.6 mi·55 sec·Linden Boulevard
24
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.4 mi·40 sec·Caton Avenue
25
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi·51 sec·Saint Pauls Place
26
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi·53 sec·Parkside Avenue
27
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
266 ft·5 sec·Fort Hamilton Parkway
28
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft·0 sec·Fort Hamilton Parkway
29
Keep slight left at fork onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
1.4 mi·2 min·Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn left onto New Utrecht Avenue
0.3 mi·59 sec·New Utrecht Avenue
Use the left lane.
31
Turn slight right onto 12th Avenue
0.2 mi·46 sec·12th Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
12th 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 47.9 miles from Southold, NY, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 21 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Borough Park, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Southold, 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 Southold, NY
This is one driving day of about 95.7 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Southold, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.9 mi from Southold, NY
· 1h 11m into the drive
The midpoint is around 47.9 miles from Southold, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Borough Park, NY
The final approach into Borough Park, 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 Borough Park, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 95.7
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 92.4
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 95.7
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 92.4
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 95.7
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 42.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.75 one way
$31.51 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$17.03
$34.07
premium
$4.92
$18.55
$37.10
diesel
$5.61
$21.13
$42.26
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
Northville Turnpike
(3.4 mi)$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.7
0
$10.05
$4.59
Efficient EV
23.9
0
$8.37
$3.83
EV Truck/SUV
38.3
0
$13.40
$6.12
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Southold, NY
Night
in Southold on Friday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Borough Park, NY
Night
in Borough Park on Friday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
6 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
2h 23m 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 Southold, NY to Borough Park, NY covers 95.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Middle Road, Sound Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.9 miles from Southold, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.75 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 24 significant decision points across 95.7 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 18.5 miles (NY 25 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Southold, NY and Borough Park, NY, road signs point toward Cr 51 South: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, Moriches and Belt Parkway West.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Governors Island National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
