Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, NY to North Valley Stream, NY
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Valley Stream, NY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Brookhaven to North Valley Stream, you can expect a straightforward 46.6-mile journey across Long Island. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize the Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, and Heckscher State Parkway to navigate between these two points. With a fuel cost of approximately $8, the drive is budget-friendly and requires no overnight stops. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will remain within a consistent regional environment throughout your transit. It is a highly practical route for those looking to reach their destination efficiently without unnecessary detours.
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 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 46.6-mile trek is a highway-focused drive, with roughly 62% of your time spent on major parkways and highways. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.8 miles along the Southern State Parkway. While the route is designed for speed and efficiency, the transition between different parkways requires you to stay alert behind the wheel. Expect a mix of fast-paced highway segments that contrast with the more variable traffic patterns typical of the region. Overall, the experience is functional and direct, providing a consistent driving environment that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B without complex navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Sunrise Highway. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 46.6 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 15.6 miles (Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~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
6
15.6 mi into trip
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~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.
7
45.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward Corona Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward Corona Avenue North
8
45.6 mi into trip
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~1h in
Turn right toward Corona Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 15
Toward Corona Avenue North
Towns Along This Route
Between Brookhaven, NY and North Valley Stream, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 22.8 mi | 28m |
| Sunrise Highway | 14.5 mi | 20m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Dutch Broadway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Horseblock Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Fletcher Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 22.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and North Valley Stream, 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
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 none lane.
10
Continue on SO
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
23 mi
·
28 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 15
Toward Corona Avenue North
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right
149 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 15
Toward Corona Avenue North
Use the right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto Corona Avenue
253 ft
·
12 sec
·
Corona Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Dutch Broadway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dutch Broadway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn sharp left onto North Fletcher Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Fletcher Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
North Fletcher Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should keep an eye on local traffic patterns that often affect the parkways. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops given the 1-hour and 3-minute duration, but keep your $8 fuel budget in mind before you head out. Because the route relies heavily on the Southern State Parkway, check for any reported closures or congestion on that specific 22.8-mile stretch before you leave Brookhaven. Staying adaptable with your schedule is your biggest advantage here, as the lack of required stops allows you to complete the drive in one efficient push. Use this agility to your benefit to avoid the heaviest peak-hour commuter volume.
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 23.3 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.8 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 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 32m 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.
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 46.6 miles and 1h 3m.
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 Southern State Parkway for about 22.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 32m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 46.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Valley Stream, NY
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.59 one way
$15.17 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| premium | $4.88 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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.
Destination
North Valley Stream, NY
Afternoon in North Valley Stream on Sunday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
19 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
1h 3m 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 Valley Stream, NY covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, Heckscher State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 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 $7.59 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 13 significant decision points across 46.6 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 15.6 miles (Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brookhaven, NY and North Valley Stream, NY, road signs point toward H: New York, Hekscher Park and So West: New York.
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