Origin
Arverne, NY
Afternoon in Arverne on Thursday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arverne, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arverne, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Arverne, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beach Channel Drive, Sheridan Boulevard, Burnside Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 51.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beach Channel Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Arverne, NY to Brookhaven, NY is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arverne, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Channel Drive | — | — |
| Sheridan Boulevard | — | — |
| Burnside Avenue | — | — |
| Nassau Expressway | — | — |
| Bay Boulevard | — | — |
| Peninsula Boulevard | — | — |
| Sunrise Highway | — | — |
| CR 21 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Beach Channel Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arverne, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on Beach 67th Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Beach 67th Street
2
Turn right onto Beach Channel Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Beach Channel Drive
3
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
4
Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
5
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
7
Continue on Burnside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Burnside Avenue
8
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Nassau Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
10
Turn straight onto Bay Boulevard
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bay Boulevard
11
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Peninsula Boulevard
12
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
190 ft
·
7 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
13
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
42 mi
·
56 min
·
Sunrise Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven
492 ft
·
19 sec
·
CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven
15
Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
427 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
16
Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Yaphank Avenue
17
Turn right onto Montauk Highway
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Montauk Highway
18
Turn left onto South Country Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Country Road
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Arverne, NY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Arverne, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookhaven, NY
The final approach into Brookhaven, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.53 one way
$17.05 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Brookhaven, NY
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Thursday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
6 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 17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arverne, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beach Channel Drive, Sheridan Boulevard, Burnside Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 miles from Arverne, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Arverne, NY to Brookhaven, NY is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arverne, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arverne, NY to Brookhaven, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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