Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Evening in Brookhaven on Thursday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Holbrook, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holbrook, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Holbrook, NY covers 11.7 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Horseblock Road, Long Island Expressway, Union Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Horseblock Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 19m drive with frequent turns across 11.7 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.
Horseblock Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near Express Drive North.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 11.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (Express Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Express Drive North
Turn left onto Express Drive North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward CR 97: Blue Point, Stony Brook, Nicolls Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 62
Toward CR 97: Blue Point, Stony Brook, Nicolls...
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward CR 97 South: Blue Point
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CR 97 South: Blue Point
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Morris Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Morris Avenue
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 Holbrook, NY, road signs point toward Cr 97: Blue Point, Stony Brook and Cr 97 South: Blue Point.
Cr 97: Blue Point
9.1 mi in
|
~13m
Stony Brook
9.1 mi in
|
~13m
Cr 97 South: Blue Point
9.6 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horseblock Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Long Island Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Union Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Express Drive North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Nicolls Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Long Island Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Horseblock Road
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Holbrook, 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
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Express Drive North
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
7
Merge onto I 495
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 62
Toward CR 97: Blue Point, Stony Brook, Nicolls Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Express Drive North
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Express Drive North
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward CR 97 South: Blue Point
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto CR 97
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Nicolls Road
12
Take the exit
436 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Morris Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on Union Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Union Avenue
14
Turn left onto Middle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Middle Avenue
15
Turn right onto Long Island Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Long Island Avenue
16
Continue on Union Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Union Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.85 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Holbrook, NY
Evening in Holbrook on Thursday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
1 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
19m 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 Holbrook, NY covers 11.7 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Horseblock Road, Long Island Expressway, Union Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 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 $1.93 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 11.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (Express Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brookhaven, NY and Holbrook, NY, road signs point toward Cr 97: Blue Point, Stony Brook and Cr 97 South: Blue Point.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore.
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