Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Night in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
11:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
51.3 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlantic Beach, NY
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Trip Overview
Brookhaven, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY is 51.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, transitioning from the Northeast region of Brookhaven to the Northeast region of Atlantic Beach. Expect a local feel with several turns, rather than a straight shot on a major interstate. It’s a manageable distance, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip without needing to plan for overnight stays. Consider this route for a direct journey across Long Island.
About the Cities
Starting in Brookhaven, NY
Full guide →Founded 1655
Brookhaven is the largest town in Suffolk County, part of Long Island, New York. With 485,000 residents (2020). It includes a patchwork of villages and other communities, and is the only town on the island to touch both the Long Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean. The villages of Belle Terre, Bellport, Lake Grove, Mastic Beach, Old Field, Patchogue, Poquott, Port Jefferson, and Shoreham are semi-autonomous, and provide their own services in addition to those provided by the town. Other prominent communities include Mount Sinai, Stony Brook, and Fire Island, a long and car-free resort island off the south coast of the town.
Top landmarks
- • Wardenclyffe Tower — early experimental wireless transmission station designed and built by Nikola Te...
- • West Meadow Beach Historic District — historic district in the United States
- • Stony Brook Grist Mill — watermill
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 51.3 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
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only a 5% share of highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 42.3 miles along Sunrise Highway. While there's a segment on the Nassau Expressway, much of the journey involves navigating local roads, requiring your attention for turns and traffic. The progression isn't a seamless highway cruise but rather a more engaged driving experience that will likely keep you focused on navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 42.3 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 1.2 miles in near CR 16 / Horseblock Road.
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 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (CR 16 / Horseblock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 16 / Horseblock Road
Turn left onto CR 16 / Horseblock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward NY 27 West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
44.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Peninsula Boulevard
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Nassau Expressway
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 42.3 mi | 56m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Nassau Expressway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Horseblock Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bay Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 42.3 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Atlantic Beach, NY.
1
Start on CR 36
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Country Road
2
Continue on South Country Road
354 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Country Road
3
Turn straight onto CR 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
4
Turn left onto CR 16
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto NY 27
42 mi
·
56 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Bay Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bay Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Park Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Park Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
12
Arrive at destination
Jefferson Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 35m 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 25.6 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atlantic Beach, NY
The final approach into Atlantic Beach, 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
$8.44 one way
$16.89 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.94 | $19.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 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 | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
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
Atlantic Beach, NY
Night in Atlantic Beach on Friday
Local time
11:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY covers 51.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Peninsula Boulevard, Nassau Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 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 $8.44 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 1h 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (CR 16 / Horseblock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brookhaven, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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