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Trip from Brookhaven, NY to North Massapequa, NY

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

45m

Distance

33.4 mi

54 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great 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 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

Downtown North Massapequa, NY, NY

North Massapequa, NY

Sarah O'Shea

Trip Overview

The drive from Brookhaven, NY to North Massapequa, NY covers 33.4 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Southern State Parkway, Heckscher State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Brookhaven, NY to North Massapequa, NY covers 33.4 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 14.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.

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 9 key points

These 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
6
22.7 mi into trip | ~31m in | SO / Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
8
32.9 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward North Broadway South, Massapequa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 30S Toward North Broadway South, Massapequa

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 Massapequa, NY, road signs point toward H: New York, Hekscher Park and So West: New York.

H: New York

15.6 mi in | ~22m | via Sunrise Highway

Hekscher Park

15.6 mi in | ~22m | via Sunrise Highway

So West: New York

16.3 mi in | ~23m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunrise Highway 14.5 mi 20m
Southern State Parkway 10.3 mi 13m
Heckscher State Parkway 6 mi 7m
Montauk Highway 0.8 mi 1m
South Country Road 0.4 mi 1m
North Broadway 0.4 mi <1m
Horseblock Road 0.3 mi <1m
North Maple Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 14.5 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

14 mi · 18 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn slight right onto Sunrise Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sunrise Highway
Exit 46 Toward SO, H: New York, Hekscher Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward SO West: New York
9

Merge onto H

6.0 mi · 7 min · Heckscher State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on SO

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway
11

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

10 mi · 13 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 30S Toward North Broadway South, Massapequa Use the right lane.
13

Turn straight onto North Broadway

0.4 mi · 50 sec · North Broadway
14

Turn left onto North Maple Street

93 ft · 4 sec · North Maple Street
15

Arrive at destination

North Maple Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.7 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 24m into the drive

census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brentwood, 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Bethpage, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Islip Terrace, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Massapequa, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into North 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

$5.50 one way

$11.00 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $5.94 $11.89
premium $4.92 $6.47 $12.95
diesel $5.61 $7.37 $14.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 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 0 $3.51 $1.60
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.92 $1.34
EV Truck/SUV 13.4 0 $4.68 $2.14

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

Late night in Brookhaven on Friday

Local time

1:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Massapequa, NY

Late night in North Massapequa on Friday

Local time

1:42 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

45m 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 Massapequa, NY covers 33.4 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Southern State Parkway, Heckscher State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 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 $5.50 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 9 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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 Massapequa, NY, road signs point toward H: New York, Hekscher Park and So West: New York.
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.

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