Origin
Fair Harbor, NY
Late night in Fair Harbor on Wednesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fair Harbor, NY to Lindenhurst, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 29, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fair Harbor, NY
Clément Proust
Lindenhurst, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Fair Harbor, NY to Lindenhurst, NY is 15.1 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Robert Moses Causeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, traversing Long Island's southern shore. Expect a straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick excursion or a simple transfer. With only one recommended day, this route offers flexibility for when you want to depart and how you choose to spend your time upon arrival.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Moses Causeway | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Montauk Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Robert Moses State Parkway | 2 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Court | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| South Wellwood Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lighthouse Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Central Walk | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Robert Moses Causeway
— 5.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Harbor, NY and Lindenhurst, NY.
1
Start on Central Walk
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Central Walk
2
Continue on Lighthouse Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lighthouse Road
3
Continue on Cedar Court
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Court
4
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
5
Continue on Robert Moses State Parkway
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert Moses State Parkway
6
Enter roundabout onto RM
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Robert Moses Causeway
Toward Parkway North
7
Continue on RM
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Robert Moses Causeway
Toward Parkway North
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit RM2 W
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
9
Turn slight right onto NY 27A
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on NY 27A
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on NY 27A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Montauk Highway
12
Turn right onto South Wellwood Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wellwood Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
South Wellwood Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
RM / Robert Moses Causeway
Enter roundabout onto RM / Robert Moses Causeway toward Parkway North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Parkway North
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit RM2 W
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
3
9.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
NY 27A / Montauk Highway
Turn slight right onto NY 27A / Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
South Wellwood Avenue
Turn right onto South Wellwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.03 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.55 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.99 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Lindenhurst, NY
Late night in Lindenhurst on Wednesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Chance Rain Showers
SE 7 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
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
32m 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 route is primarily surface roads, with only 13% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a stretch of 5.4 miles on the Robert Moses Causeway, which is the longest continuous section. The majority of your travel will be on local streets, so anticipate more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you navigate the area.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Robert Moses Causeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near RM / Robert Moses Causeway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fair Harbor, NY to Lindenhurst, NY is easy. At 32m with 13% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (RM / Robert Moses Causeway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (NY 27A / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lindenhurst, NY
Full guide →Founded 1923
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 32m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Robert Moses Causeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4.3 miles (RM / Robert Moses Causeway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (NY 27A / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore and Gateway National Recreation Area. 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 Lindenhurst, 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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