Origin
Lindenhurst, NY
Morning in Lindenhurst on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lindenhurst, NY to Oakdale, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindenhurst, NY
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Oakdale, NY
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Trip Overview
Lindenhurst to Oakdale is 14.6 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Sunrise Highway/Montauk Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive entirely within New York, connecting two communities on Long Island. Expect a highly urbanized setting with frequent turns as you navigate through populated areas. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you're already in the vicinity, requiring just a single day to complete.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Wellwood Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Vanderbilt Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 12.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindenhurst, NY and Oakdale, NY.
1
Start on South Wellwood Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wellwood Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
3
Merge onto NY 27
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 46A
Toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto CR 85
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Vanderbilt Boulevard
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
Vanderbilt Boulevard
7
Arrive at destination
Vanderbilt Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward NY 27 East: Montauk
Navigation decision point
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River
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 46A
Toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale,...
4
13.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 85 / Montauk Highway
Turn left onto CR 85 / Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Vanderbilt Boulevard
Turn right onto Vanderbilt Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.40 one way
$4.81 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
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
Oakdale, NY
Morning in Oakdale on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Scattered Rain Showers
N 6 mph
33% 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
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets the entire way. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.6 miles along Sunrise Highway. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic lights as you transition between main roads like Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, and South Wellwood Avenue. The route prioritizes local navigation over high-speed travel, so anticipate a more engaged driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Lindenhurst, NY and Oakdale, NY, road signs point toward Cr 85: Montauk Highway and Great River.
Cr 85: Montauk Highway
13.6 mi in
|
~19m
Great River
13.6 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Starting in Lindenhurst, NY
Full guide →Founded 1923
Arriving in Oakdale, 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 21m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Sunrise Highway. 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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Oakdale, 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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