Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Brookhaven, NY to North Valley Stream, NY covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Country Road, Montauk Highway, Horseblock Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
23.3 miles from Brookhaven, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 46.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Country Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montauk Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horseblock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 27 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunrise Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SO West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Heckscher State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and North Valley Stream, NY.
Start on South Country Road
Continue on South Country Road
Turn straight onto Montauk Highway
Turn left onto Horseblock Road
Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
Turn slight right onto Sunrise Highway
Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway
Continue on Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Corona Avenue North
Turn right onto Corona Avenue North
Turn slight right onto Corona Avenue
Turn left onto Dutch Broadway
Turn sharp left onto North Fletcher Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 46.6 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.3 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Valley Stream, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brookhaven, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 46.6 miles and 1h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
A short stop after about 46.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into North Valley Stream, 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 North Valley Stream, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.36 one way
$14.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in North Valley Stream on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Babylon, NY
23 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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