Origin
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
Late night in Lake Ronkonkoma on Thursday
Local time
1:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Ronkonkoma, NY to Borough Park, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 10, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
John Baker
Borough Park, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Lake Ronkonkoma to Borough Park is 55.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a direct route that will get you to your destination efficiently. Given the relatively short duration, it's best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for a straightforward transit between locations with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 25.4 mi | 32m |
| Belt Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Long Island Expressway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Islip Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Church Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Joshuas Path | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 25.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Ronkonkoma, NY and Borough Park, NY.
1
Start on Margaret Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Margaret Drive
2
Turn left onto Gibbs Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Gibbs Pond Road
3
Continue on CR 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosevale Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 67
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Motor Parkway
5
Turn left onto Old Nichols Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Nichols Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Express Drive North
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 495 west: New York
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 495
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 56
Toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Express Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Express Drive
11
Turn left onto NY 111
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Wheeler Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 111
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Joshuas Path
13
Continue on NY 111
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Islip Avenue
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward SO: New York
15
Merge onto H
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Heckscher State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on SO
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
17
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
25 mi
·
32 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
18
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
23
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Boulevard
25
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto East 35th Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 35th Street
27
Turn left onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
28
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Caton Avenue
29
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Saint Pauls Place
30
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Parkside Avenue
31
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
266 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
32
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
33
Keep slight left at fork onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
34
Turn left onto New Utrecht Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
New Utrecht Avenue
Use the left lane.
35
Turn slight right onto 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
12th Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
12th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Lake Ronkonkoma, 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 245 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 46 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 west: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 495 west: New York
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
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 56
Toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
40.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.66 one way
$19.31 round trip
$4.40/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.77 | $10.48 | $20.95 |
| premium | $5.19 | $11.40 | $22.79 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Borough Park, NY
Late night in Borough Park on Thursday
Local time
1:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
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
29 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 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 74% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a longest stretch of 25.4 miles on the Southern State Parkway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate through built-up areas. The majority of your time will be spent on these parkways and parkways, offering a consistent driving experience for most of the 55.8 miles.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.4 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 Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
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 55.8 miles you will encounter 24 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 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
106 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
88 ft
Total Descent
130 ft
Highest Point
106 ft
~4.5 mi in
Elevation Range
94 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lake Ronkonkoma, NY and Borough Park, NY, road signs point toward Smithtown and So: New York.
Smithtown
5.9 mi in
|
~10m
So: New York
9.9 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Borough Park, 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 24m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Borough Park, 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 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Governors Island 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 Borough Park, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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