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Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Massapequa, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

33.6 mi

54 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

census-designated place in New York, United States

Massapequa, NY

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Trip Overview

This 33.6-mile drive from Brookhaven to Massapequa, New York, is a manageable 46-minute trip, perfect for a single day. Primarily utilizing Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, and South Country Road, this route offers a local feel with no highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, it's an economical journey within the Northeast region. Given its short distance and straightforward path, it's an ideal option for a quick excursion where you can easily pack all your activities into one day without needing an overnight stay.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.4 miles, primarily on Sunrise Highway. This suggests a journey characterized by frequent intersections and changes in speed rather than long, consistent highway cruising. The road will likely feel like a typical Long Island surface street experience, requiring your attention at various points.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 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 31.4 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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 4 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

4 of 4 key points

These 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
33.2 mi into trip | ~46m in | NY 107 / Hicksville Road

Turn right onto NY 107 / Hicksville Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunrise Highway 31.4 mi 42m
Montauk Highway 0.8 mi 1m
South Country Road 0.4 mi 1m
Hicksville Road 0.3 mi <1m
Horseblock Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 31.4 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Massapequa, 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

31 mi · 42 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn right onto NY 107

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Hicksville Road
8

Arrive at destination

NY 107

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.8 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 23m into the drive

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Islip, NY

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.

Popular next leg

Islip, NY to Massapequa, NY

16.1 mi · 23m

Pacing Suggestions

Bethpage, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bay Shore, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Massapequa, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Massapequa, 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

$5.53 one way

$11.06 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $5.98 $11.96
premium $4.92 $6.51 $13.02
diesel $5.61 $7.42 $14.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 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 10.1 0 $3.53 $1.61
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.94 $1.34
EV Truck/SUV 13.4 0 $4.70 $2.15

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brookhaven, NY

Morning in Brookhaven on Friday

Local time

9:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Massapequa, NY

Morning in Massapequa on Friday

Local time

9:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°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

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

46m 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 Massapequa, NY covers 33.6 miles and takes about 46m 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 16.8 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 $5.53 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 46m drive. You will face about 4 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 Massapequa, 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 General Grant National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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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