Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
101 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Photo: Cristian Pedroso
Traveling from Amagansett to Brooklyn covers 107.2 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 51 minutes of driving time. Because this journey is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the trek. The route stays entirely within New York, moving from the eastern end of Long Island into the heart of the city. Since the path relies on local roads rather than major interstates, your pace will be dictated by local traffic and turns. It is a straightforward transit that connects the quiet atmosphere of the East End to the dense urban environment of Brooklyn.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.5 miles from Amagansett, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate primarily via Pantigo Road, Main Street, and Woods Lane, which require your full attention behind the wheel. The experience is defined by these winding local passages, keeping you engaged as you transition through various town centers. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, the journey feels more like a sequence of connected neighborhoods than a monotonous transit. Be prepared for a consistent flow of turns that makes the 107.2-mile distance feel dynamic and localized.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near NY 27 / Woods Lane.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 101 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (NY 27 / Woods Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (NY 27; CR 39A / County Road 39A): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto NY 27 / Woods Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A / County Road 39A
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Amagansett, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 70.3 mi | 1h 33m |
| Montauk Highway | 11.1 mi | 22m |
| County Road 39A | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Belt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Pantigo Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Amagansett, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
Start on NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Turn right onto NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A
Continue on NY 27
Take the exit
Merge onto BP
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 27
Turn straight onto NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
Arrive at destination
To make the most of this 2-hour and 51-minute trip, try to plan your departure during off-peak hours to avoid the inevitable congestion found on local Long Island thoroughfares. You have the flexibility to make one planned stop along the way, which serves as a great opportunity to stretch your legs before hitting the denser traffic closer to the city. Since the entire route is comprised of local roads, keep a close watch on navigation signals, as the frequent turns can be easy to miss if you aren't paying attention. Given the $17 fuel cost, it is wise to fill up before you leave Amagansett to ensure you aren't searching for a station when you reach the busier, more complex streets of Brooklyn.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Amagansett, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amagansett, NY
This is one driving day of about 101 miles and 2h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.5 mi from Amagansett, NY · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50.5 miles from Amagansett, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Sunrise Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.3 miles.
The final approach into Brooklyn, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brooklyn, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.44 one way
$32.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| premium | $4.88 | $19.42 | $38.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.44 | $44.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.60 | $4.85 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.84 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.14 | $6.46 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Amagansett on Saturday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Islip, NY
51 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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