Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Evening in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
6:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Islip Terrace, NY
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Islip Terrace, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit across Long Island, this 18.3-mile journey between Brookhaven and Islip Terrace is an efficient way to get from point A to point B. Expect to spend about 27 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical drive for commuters or local travelers. You will navigate through the Northeast region, staying entirely within New York state boundaries. Since there are no required stops, you have the freedom to complete the trip in a single, straightforward push. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that prioritizes speed and simplicity over recreational sightseeing.
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
9.1 miles from Brookhaven, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through various community corridors. While you will spend 15.7 miles on the Sunrise Highway, the route maintains a zero-percent highway share, meaning you are navigating arterial roads rather than high-speed interstates. You will transition between Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, and South Country Road, creating a varied experience that shifts as you progress. The road feels less like a monotonous highway grind and more like a series of connected local segments. Keep your focus sharp, as the constant turns and intersection-heavy layout define the personality of this short, active drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 15.7 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 1.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 18.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 15.6 miles (Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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Sunrise Highway
Turn slight right onto Sunrise Highway toward SO, H: New York, Hekscher Park
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 46
Toward SO, H: New York, Hekscher Park
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Jackson Street
Turn right onto Jackson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
17.9 mi into trip
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~26m in
|
Irish Lane
At end of road, turn right onto Irish Lane
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Along This Route
Between Brookhaven, NY and Islip Terrace, NY, road signs point toward H: New York and Hekscher Park.
H: New York
15.6 mi in
|
~22m
|
via Sunrise Highway
Hekscher Park
15.6 mi in
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~22m
|
via Sunrise Highway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 15.7 mi | 21m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Horseblock Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Carleton Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Irish Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Garfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 15.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Islip Terrace, 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
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Horseblock Road
Use the left / none lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto NY 27
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the none lane.
7
Turn slight right onto Sunrise Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Exit 46
Toward SO, H: New York, Hekscher Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
305 ft
·
10 sec
·
Garfield Avenue
9
Turn right onto Islip Boulevard
255 ft
·
8 sec
·
Islip Boulevard
10
Turn straight onto CR 17
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Carleton Avenue
11
Turn right onto Jackson Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jackson Street
Use the right lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto Irish Lane
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Irish Lane
13
At end of road, turn right onto Sunrise Highway
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
14
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward NY 27 East
15
Merge onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
16
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Trip Plan
Because this drive is only 27 minutes long, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a wise strategy on these local roads. You do not need to worry about complex pacing or rest stops given the short distance, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving Brookhaven is a smart move. Since the route relies on local roads rather than controlled-access highways, watch for frequent speed limit changes and typical suburban congestion. Use the 15.7-mile stretch on Sunrise Highway to settle into a steady rhythm, but remain prepared for the transition onto South Country Road and Montauk Highway as you approach Islip Terrace.
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 9.1 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.7 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 18.3 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.1 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip Terrace, 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 18.3 miles and 27m.
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 15.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.1 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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
Arriving in Islip Terrace, NY
The final approach into Islip Terrace, 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 Islip Terrace, 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
$2.98 one way
$5.96 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| premium | $4.88 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Islip Terrace, NY
Evening in Islip Terrace on Sunday
Local time
6:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Islip Terrace, NY covers 18.3 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, South Country Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 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 $2.98 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 18.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 15.6 miles (Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brookhaven, NY and Islip Terrace, NY, road signs point toward H: New York and Hekscher Park.
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