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Trip from Baldwin, NY to Brookhaven, NY

Drive Time

56m

Distance

40.4 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

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Downtown Baldwin, NY, NY

Baldwin, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Baldwin, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 40.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, South Country Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

20.2 miles from Baldwin, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 40.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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 39 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

30 ft 19 ft

Total Climb

12 ft

Total Descent

12 ft

Highest Point

30 ft

~14.4 mi in

Elevation Range

12 ft

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 0.1 miles in near NY 27 / Sunrise Highway.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Turn left onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Continue onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
39 mi into trip | ~53m 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
39.2 mi into trip | ~53m in | CR 21 / Yaphank Avenue

Turn right onto CR 21 / Yaphank Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
40 mi into trip | ~55m 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 39 mi 52m
Montauk Highway 0.5 mi <1m
South Country Road 0.4 mi <1m
Yaphank Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Sunrise Hwy South Service Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 39 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

361 ft · 31 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto NY 27

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Sunrise Highway
3

Continue on NY 27

39 mi · 52 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the left lane.
4

Take the exit

492 ft · 19 sec
Exit 57 S Toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven Use the slight right lane.
5

Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road

426 ft · 15 sec · Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
6

Turn right onto CR 21

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Yaphank Avenue
7

Turn right onto CR 80

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Montauk Highway
8

Turn left onto CR 36

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Country Road
Use the left lane.
9

Arrive at destination

CR 36

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 20.2 miles from Baldwin, NY, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39 miles.

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 40.4 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 20.2 miles or 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Baldwin, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Baldwin, NY

This is one driving day of about 40.4 miles and 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baldwin, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 39 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.2 mi from Baldwin, NY · 27m into the drive

Downtown Brentwood, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brentwood, NY

20 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.

Popular next leg

Brentwood, NY to Brookhaven, NY

21.1 mi · 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Brentwood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brentwood, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Baldwin, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brookhaven, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fire Island National Seashore

Fire Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 32
Park Closure: Pet Restrictions, Beach Driving Closures in Effect March 15 through Labor Day
Caution: Avian Influenza (HPAI) Suspected in Dead Birds in Seashore Areas
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

21 mi from route ~54 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

21 mi from route ~54 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.58 one way

$13.15 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $7.13 $14.25
premium $4.88 $7.77 $15.53
diesel $5.64 $8.98 $17.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.1 0 $4.24 $1.94
Efficient EV 10.1 0 $3.53 $1.62
EV Truck/SUV 16.2 0 $5.66 $2.59

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Baldwin, NY

Evening in Baldwin on Sunday

Local time

5:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, NY

Evening in Brookhaven on Sunday

Local time

5:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

17 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

56m 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 Baldwin, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 40.4 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, South Country Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Baldwin, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.58 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.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Baldwin, NY to Brookhaven, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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