Trip from Atlantic Beach, NY to Brookhaven, NY

Q: How long is the trip from Atlantic Beach, NY to Brookhaven, NY?

The drive from Atlantic Beach, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Peninsula Boulevard, Nassau Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 25.3 miles from Atlantic Beach, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Atlantic Beach, NY to Brookhaven, NY?

The route from Atlantic Beach, NY to Brookhaven, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Atlantic Beach, NY to Brookhaven, NY?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore, Gateway National Recreation Area and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

50.6 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 7m ★

6 AM

1h 13m

8 AM

1h 24m

10 AM

1h 17m

12 PM

1h 16m

3 PM

1h 17m

5 PM

1h 24m

8 PM

1h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 50.6-mile drive from Atlantic Beach, NY, to Brookhaven, NY, will take you approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip with a modest fuel cost of around $8. The route primarily utilizes local roads, making it a turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway journey. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be staying within the Northeast region for the entirety of this journey.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 50.6-mile route, with only about 5% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.9 miles along Sunrise Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel. You'll navigate using key roads like Sunrise Highway, Peninsula Boulevard, and Nassau Expressway. The profile suggests a driving experience that requires frequent adjustments and attention to local traffic patterns, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 0.3 miles in near Park Street.

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 1h 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Park Street

Turn left onto Park Street

Navigation decision point

6

7.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

8

49.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 57 S Toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven

5

49.4 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | CR 21 / Yaphank Avenue

Turn right onto CR 21 / Yaphank Avenue

Navigation decision point

5

50.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | CR 36 / South Country Road

Turn left onto CR 36 / South Country Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Sunrise Highway	41.9 mi	56m
Peninsula Boulevard	3.7 mi	6m
Nassau Expressway	2.7 mi	4m
Montauk Highway	0.5 mi	<1m
South Country Road	0.4 mi	<1m
Park Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Jefferson Boulevard	0.3 mi	1m
Yaphank Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 41.9 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach, NY and Brookhaven, NY.

1

Start on Jefferson Boulevard

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

2

Continue on Jefferson Boulevard

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

3

Turn left onto Park Street

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Park Street

4

Continue on Nassau Expressway

2.7 mi · 4 min · Nassau Expressway

5

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

6

Turn straight onto Bay Boulevard

327 ft · 7 sec · Bay Boulevard

7

Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

3.7 mi · 6 min · Peninsula Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

8

Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

191 ft · 7 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

9

Merge onto NY 27

42 mi · 56 min · Sunrise Highway

Use the right lane.

10

Take the exit

492 ft · 19 sec

Exit 57 S Toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven Use the slight right lane.

11

Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road

426 ft · 15 sec · Sunrise Hwy South Service Road

12

Turn right onto CR 21

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Yaphank Avenue

13

Turn right onto CR 80

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Montauk Highway

14

Turn left onto CR 36

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Country Road

Use the left lane.

15

Arrive at destination

CR 36

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.3 mi from Atlantic Beach, NY · 37m into the drive

village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lindenhurst, NY

25 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

Baldwin Harbor, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lindenhurst, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Atlantic Beach, 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

$8.33 one way

$16.66 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$9.01	$18.01
premium	$4.92	$9.81	$19.61
diesel	$5.61	$11.17	$22.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.2	$5.31	$2.43
Efficient EV	12.7	$4.43	$2.02
EV Truck/SUV	20.2	$7.08	$3.24

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.

Forecast as of Jun 22, 2022

Origin

Atlantic Beach, NY

Night in Atlantic Beach on Thursday

Local time

9:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, NY

Night in Brookhaven on Thursday

Local time

9:45 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

22 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 12m 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.

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