Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Night in Brookhaven on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, NY to North Great River, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Great River, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, NY to North Great River, NY covers 19.5 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, South Country Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.9 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 29m drive with frequent turns across 19.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 16.9 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
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 19.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.5 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 11 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
|
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.
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
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
|
~26m in
|
Irish Lane
At end of road, turn right onto Irish Lane
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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 North Great River, 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
|
~22m
|
via Sunrise Highway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 16.9 mi | 23m |
| 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
— 16.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and North Great River, 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
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunrise Highway
16
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.21 one way
$6.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
North Great River, NY
Night in North Great River on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
18 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
29m 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 North Great River, NY covers 19.5 miles and takes about 29m 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 9.8 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 $3.21 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 19.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.5 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 North Great River, NY, road signs point toward H: New York and Hekscher Park.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore.
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