Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Morning in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Port Washington, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Washington, NY
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Trip Overview
Brookhaven, NY to Port Washington, NY is 47.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via the Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. The drive is primarily highway-focused, offering a straightforward path between these two Long Island locations. With no planned stops, you can expect a direct and efficient transit. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
About the Cities
Starting in Brookhaven, NY
Full guide →Founded 1655
Brookhaven is the largest town in Suffolk County, part of Long Island, New York. With 485,000 residents (2020). It includes a patchwork of villages and other communities, and is the only town on the island to touch both the Long Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean. The villages of Belle Terre, Bellport, Lake Grove, Mastic Beach, Old Field, Patchogue, Poquott, Port Jefferson, and Shoreham are semi-autonomous, and provide their own services in addition to those provided by the town. Other prominent communities include Mount Sinai, Stony Brook, and Fire Island, a long and car-free resort island off the south coast of the town.
Top landmarks
- • Wardenclyffe Tower — early experimental wireless transmission station designed and built by Nikola Te...
- • West Meadow Beach Historic District — historic district in the United States
- • Stony Brook Grist Mill — watermill
Arriving in Port Washington, NY
Full guide →Port Washington is a hamlet in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route leans heavily into highway driving, with 77% of it on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Long Island Expressway, experiencing a continuous stretch of 36.4 miles on this busy thoroughfare. Expect a consistent pace, characteristic of a highway-focused profile. The journey doesn't offer much in the way of winding backroads; instead, it's about covering ground efficiently. This means less time navigating complex intersections and more time in the flow of traffic.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Horseblock Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near Express Drive North.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 47.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 5.5 miles (Express Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Express Drive North
Turn left onto Express Drive North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
42.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36
Toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
5
42.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Searingtown Road
Turn right onto Searingtown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Willowdale Avenue
Turn left onto Willowdale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 36.4 mi | 48m |
| Horseblock Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Port Washington Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Searingtown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Murray Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Willowdale Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 36.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Port Washington, 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
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Express Drive North
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
7
Merge onto I 495
36 mi
·
48 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 36
Toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on North Service Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Service Road
10
Turn right onto Searingtown Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Searingtown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on NY 101
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Port Washington Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Willowdale Avenue
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Willowdale Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn right onto Mackey Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mackey Avenue
14
Turn left onto Murray Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Murray Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Port Washington, NY
The final approach into Port Washington, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.75 one way
$15.51 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.38 | $16.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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
Port Washington, NY
Morning in Port Washington on Saturday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
5 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 8m 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 Port Washington, NY covers 47.1 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Horseblock Road, Port Washington Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 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 $7.75 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 47.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 5.5 miles (Express Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Brookhaven, NY to Port Washington, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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