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Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Arverne, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

52.6 mi

85 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m

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

Downtown Arverne, NY, NY

Arverne, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Arverne, NY covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Country Road, Montauk Highway, Horseblock Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 18m 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 18m drive with frequent turns across 52.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Country Road 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Arverne, NY is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Brookhaven, NY to Arverne, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Country Road
Montauk Highway
Horseblock Road
NY 27 West
Sunrise Highway
Peninsula Boulevard
Bay Boulevard
Nassau Expressway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Country Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Country Road

0.4 mi · 47 sec · South Country Road
2

Continue on South Country Road

354 ft · 17 sec · South Country Road
3

Turn straight onto Montauk Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway
4

Turn left onto Horseblock Road

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Horseblock Road
5

Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

0.3 mi · 34 sec · NY 27 West: New York
6

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

42 mi · 56 min · Sunrise Highway
7

Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

3.7 mi · 6 min · Peninsula Boulevard
8

Continue on Bay Boulevard

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Bay Boulevard
9

Turn left onto Nassau Expressway

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Nassau Expressway
10

Turn right onto Burnside Avenue

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Burnside Avenue
11

Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
12

Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
13

Continue on Beach Channel Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive
14

Continue on Beach Channel Drive

0.8 mi · 2 min · Beach Channel Drive
15

Continue on Beach Channel Drive

1.5 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive
16

Turn left onto Beach 67th Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Beach 67th Street
17

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.3 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 39m into the drive

census-designated place in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bethpage, NY

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

Islip Terrace, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bethpage, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Arverne, NY

The final approach into Arverne, 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

$8.66 one way

$17.32 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $9.36 $18.72
premium $4.92 $10.19 $20.39
diesel $5.61 $11.61 $23.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.8 0 $5.52 $2.52
Efficient EV 13.2 0 $4.60 $2.10
EV Truck/SUV 21 0 $7.36 $3.37

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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brookhaven, NY

Late night in Brookhaven on Thursday

Local time

5:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arverne, NY

Late night in Arverne on Thursday

Local time

5:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 18m 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 Brookhaven, NY to Arverne, NY covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Country Road, Montauk Highway, Horseblock Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 miles from Brookhaven, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.66 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 Brookhaven, NY to Arverne, NY is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Brookhaven, NY to Arverne, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookhaven, NY to Arverne, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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