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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 13m

Distance

51.9 mi

83 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Downtown Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, NY

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

John Baker

Trip Overview

East Flatbush, NY to Lake Ronkonkoma, NY is 51.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Southern State Parkway and Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the busy Northeast region of the state to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward drive that's primarily on major parkways and expressways, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. If you're looking for a simple commute or a short hop to a different part of Long Island, this route should serve you well.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 25.5 mi 32m
Long Island Expressway 7.6 mi 9m
Belt Parkway 5.5 mi 7m
Linden Boulevard 4.5 mi 7m
Sagtikos State Parkway 4.1 mi 5m
Rosevale Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Nassau Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
Ocean Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 25.5 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Lake Ronkonkoma, NY.

1

Start on NY 27

4.5 mi · 7 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on NY 27

0.3 mi · 25 sec · South Conduit Avenue
3

Continue on NY 27

0.8 mi · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
Toward NY 27 East
4

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
6

Merge onto BP

5.5 mi · 7 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto SA

4.1 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
Toward Kings Park
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit S1 E Toward I 495 East: Riverhead Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 495

7.6 mi · 9 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 59 Toward CR 93: Ocean Avenue, Ronkonkoma, Oakdale Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn straight onto Express Drive South

337 ft · 9 sec · Express Drive South
15

Turn left onto CR 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ocean Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16

Continue on CR 93

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rosevale Avenue
17

Continue on Gibbs Pond Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Gibbs Pond Road
18

Turn right onto Margaret Drive

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Margaret Drive
19

Arrive at destination

Margaret Drive

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baldwin Harbor, NY

26 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

South Valley Stream, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Meadow, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 49.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
5.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
9
11.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | SO / Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Isl...
7
41.4 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward I 495 East: Riverhead

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit S1 E Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
8
41.6 mi into trip | ~57m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Riverhead

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
8
49.4 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward CR 93: Ocean Avenue, Ronkonkoma, Oakdale

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 59 Toward CR 93: Ocean Avenue, Ronkonkoma, Oakdale

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.43 one way

$16.87 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $9.13 $18.26
premium $4.87 $9.94 $19.89
diesel $5.40 $11.04 $22.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.6 0 $5.45 $2.49
Efficient EV 13 0 $4.54 $2.08
EV Truck/SUV 20.8 0 $7.27 $3.32

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 26, 2026

Origin

East Flatbush, NY

Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

5:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Rain Showers

E 12 mph 97% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Late night in Lake Ronkonkoma on Sunday

Local time

5:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Rain Showers

E 9 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo 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

3 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 13m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 84% of the 51.9 miles on major parkways and expressways. You'll encounter your longest stretch without exiting for 25.5 miles on the Southern State Parkway. Expect a significant amount of highway driving before you transition to surface roads closer to your destination. The numerous exits along the parkways and expressways can make navigating busy sections feel intense.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.5 mi on Southern State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 5.5 miles in near NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.5 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between East Flatbush, NY and Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly, Eastern Long Island and Kings Park.

Jfk Long Term Parking

5.5 mi in | ~9m | via NY 27

Kiss & Fly

5.5 mi in | ~9m | via NY 27

Eastern Long Island

5.9 mi in | ~10m

Kings Park

37.4 mi in | ~51m | via SA

About the Cities

Starting in East Flatbush, NY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.5 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lake Ronkonkoma, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Governors Island National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Ronkonkoma, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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.

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