Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Late night in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Fair Harbor, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fair Harbor, NY
Clément Proust
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Fair Harbor, NY covers 34.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Robert Moses Causeway, Robert Moses State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.4 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 34.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 20.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near CR 16 / Horseblock Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 9 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.
8
22 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward RM: Southern Parkway, Robert Moses Park
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 41
Toward RM: Southern Parkway, Robert Moses Park
6
29.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Robert Moses State Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Robert Moses State Parkway toward Fields 4-5, Lighthouse USCG
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Fields 4-5, Lighthouse USCG
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brookhaven, NY and Fair Harbor, NY, road signs point toward Robert Moses Park, Rm South: Robert Moses Park, Fields 4-5 and Lighthouse Uscg.
Robert Moses Park
22 mi in
|
~30m
Rm South: Robert Moses Park
22.4 mi in
|
~31m
Fields 4-5
29.9 mi in
|
~44m
|
via Robert Moses State Parkway
Lighthouse Uscg
29.9 mi in
|
~44m
|
via Robert Moses State Parkway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 20.4 mi | 27m |
| Robert Moses Causeway | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| Robert Moses State Parkway | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lighthouse Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Court | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Horseblock Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 20.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Fair Harbor, 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
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 41
Toward RM: Southern Parkway, Robert Moses Park
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward RM South: Robert Moses Park
10
Merge onto RM
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Robert Moses Causeway
11
Continue on RM
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Robert Moses Causeway
12
Enter roundabout onto Robert Moses State Parkway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Robert Moses State Parkway
Toward Fields 4-5, Lighthouse USCG
13
Continue on Robert Moses State Parkway
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert Moses State Parkway
Toward Fields 4-5, Lighthouse USCG
14
Turn straight
287 ft
·
24 sec
15
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
17
Continue on Cedar Court
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Court
18
Continue on Lighthouse Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lighthouse Road
19
Continue on Central Walk
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Central Walk
20
Arrive at destination
Central Walk
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fair Harbor, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fair Harbor, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.66 one way
$11.32 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Fair Harbor, NY
Late night in Fair Harbor on Friday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
3 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
58m 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 Fair Harbor, NY covers 34.4 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Robert Moses Causeway, Robert Moses State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 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 $5.66 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Between Brookhaven, NY and Fair Harbor, NY, road signs point toward Robert Moses Park, Rm South: Robert Moses Park, Fields 4-5 and Lighthouse Uscg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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