Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 29, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenlawn, NY
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Lindenhurst, NY
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Greenlawn to Lindenhurst is 14.3 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Straight Path, Deer Park Avenue, and Broadway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, making it a convenient option for a quick local hop. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal travel time, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Path | 5.3 mi | 10m |
| Deer Park Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Deer Park Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Wellwood Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Seamans Neck Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Wellwood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Greenlawn, NY and Lindenhurst, NY.
Start on Smith Street
Turn right onto CR 86
Turn left onto CR 35
Continue on CR 35
Continue on NY 231
Turn right onto CR 2
Continue on CR 2
Turn left
Continue on Wellwood Avenue
Continue on South Wellwood Avenue
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 86 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 35 / Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 2 / Seamans Neck Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.55 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| premium | $4.99 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Greenlawn on Wednesday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Chance Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Lindenhurst on Wednesday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway time involved. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on Straight Path, covering 5.3 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience without the transitions typical of routes with a significant highway component. The roads involved, Straight Path, Deer Park Avenue, and Broadway, suggest a predominantly urban or suburban setting with potential for moderate traffic.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 86 / Broadway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 86 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (CR 35 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (CR 2 / Seamans Neck Road): Navigation decision point.
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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