Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Bridgehampton, NY

Drive Time

55m

Distance

36 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m

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

Downtown Bridgehampton, NY, NY

Bridgehampton, NY

Julian Bracero

Trip Overview

Spanning just 36 miles, this trip from Brookhaven to Bridgehampton is a straightforward journey through New York that typically takes about 55 minutes. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, as it is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting around $6 for fuel is a safe bet for this distance. Since both towns are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travel. This route serves as a practical connection between these two locations, offering a quick and efficient way to reach your destination without overcomplicating your schedule.

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

18 miles from Brookhaven, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend the majority of your time navigating via Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, and County Road 39. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 24.2 miles you spend on Sunrise Highway. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that changes character as you transition between these thoroughfares. It is a functional path that requires your full attention on the road rather than the passive experience of a major highway.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 24.2 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 0.4 miles in near CR 80 / Montauk Highway.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 55m 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 0.4 miles (CR 80 / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (CR 16 / Horseblock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

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0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 80 / Montauk Highway

Turn straight onto CR 80 / Montauk Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
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 / none lanes.
5
1.6 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 none lane.
5
31.3 mi into trip | ~45m in | Montauk Highway

Turn left onto Montauk Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
36 mi into trip | ~55m in | CR 79 / Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike

Turn left onto CR 79 / Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunrise Highway 24.2 mi 30m
Montauk Highway 5.6 mi 11m
County Road 39 5.5 mi 11m
South Country Road 0.4 mi 1m
Horseblock Road <0.1 mi <1m
Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 24.2 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Bridgehampton, 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
Use the none lane.
4

Turn left onto CR 16

288 ft · 8 sec · Horseblock Road
Use the left / none lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
6

Merge onto NY 27

24 mi · 30 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the none lane.
7

Continue on NY 27; CR 39

5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39
Use the none lane.
8

Turn left onto Montauk Highway

4.8 mi · 9 min · Montauk Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Turn left onto CR 79

67 ft · 1 sec · Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
Use the left lane.
10

Arrive at destination

CR 79

Trip Plan

Because this is a short, 55-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid the busiest local traffic patterns. Since there are no scheduled stops in the route data, you have total control over your pace and can easily pull over whenever you need a break. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of this journey means you should stay alert for navigation changes as you switch from Sunrise Highway to the local stretches of Montauk Highway. Planning your departure to coincide with lighter traffic will make the 36-mile drive feel even smoother. Given the $6 fuel estimate, topping off your tank before you leave Brookhaven ensures you won't have to worry about finding a station while navigating the local roads.

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 18 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.2 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 36 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18 miles or 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, NY

This is one driving day of about 36 miles and 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brookhaven, 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 24.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 24m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

18 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bridgehampton, NY

The final approach into Bridgehampton, 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 Bridgehampton, NY.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.86 one way

$11.72 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $6.35 $12.70
premium $4.88 $6.92 $13.84
diesel $5.64 $8.00 $16.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.8 0 $3.78 $1.73
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.15 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.04 $2.30

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Brookhaven, NY

Evening in Brookhaven on Sunday

Local time

7:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bridgehampton, NY

Evening in Bridgehampton on Sunday

Local time

7:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

2 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

55m 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 Bridgehampton, NY covers 36 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, County Road 39. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 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 $5.86 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 55m 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 0.4 miles (CR 80 / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (CR 16 / Horseblock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brookhaven, NY to Bridgehampton, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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