Traveling from Brooklyn to Brookhaven covers 58.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes. This Northeast journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, it remains a very affordable excursion for a weekend or weekday escape. You will primarily navigate via Linden Boulevard, the Belt Parkway, and Sunrise Highway as you transition out of the city. Since both your start and end points are within the Northeast, the transition feels like a steady progression from dense urban streets toward the more open landscapes of Long Island.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 58.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While only about 7% of this route consists of traditional highway driving, you will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 44.7 miles on Sunrise Highway. The character of the road shifts significantly as you leave the city grid behind, trading tight turns for the more consistent flow of the highway. Because the route relies heavily on local thoroughfares, you should be prepared for frequent speed changes and shifting traffic patterns. It is an active driving experience that requires you to stay alert through the transition from urban Brooklyn to Brookhaven.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 44.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Snyder Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (Snyder Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Snyder Avenue
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East 31st Street
Turn left onto East 31st Street
Navigation decision point
8
6.8 mi into trip|~13m in|NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
8
11.2 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
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 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
8
57.1 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven
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 57 S
Toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly and Eastern Long Island.
Jfk Long Term Parking
6.8 mi in|~13m|via NY 27
Kiss & Fly
6.8 mi in|~13m|via NY 27
Eastern Long Island
7.1 mi in|~14m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunrise Highway
44.7 mi
1h
Linden Boulevard
3.8 mi
6m
Belt Parkway
3.6 mi
5m
South Conduit Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Church Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Nassau Expressway
0.8 mi
1m
Montauk Highway
0.5 mi
<1m
South Country Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 44.7 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft·24 sec·Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
269 ft·17 sec·Snyder Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 31st Street
0.1 mi·34 sec·East 31st Street
4
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi·3 min·Church Avenue
5
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.1 mi·18 sec·Linden Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
165 ft·5 sec
7
Merge onto NY 27
3.7 mi·5 min·Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NY 27
0.3 mi·25 sec·South Conduit Avenue
9
Continue on NY 27
0.8 mi·1 min·Nassau Expressway
Toward NY 27 East
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi·54 sec·South Conduit Avenue
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & FlyUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
12
Merge onto BP
3.6 mi·5 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Exit 23BToward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi·1 min·South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on NY 27
45 mi·1 hr·Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
492 ft·19 sec
Exit 57 SToward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, BrookhavenUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
426 ft·15 sec·Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
18
Turn right onto CR 21
0.3 mi·43 sec·Yaphank Avenue
19
Turn right onto CR 80
0.5 mi·58 sec·Montauk Highway
20
Turn left onto CR 36
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Country Road
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
CR 36
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.2 mi from Brooklyn, NY
· 45m into the drive
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookhaven, NY
The final approach into Brookhaven, 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
$9.61 one way
$19.23 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$10.39
$20.79
premium
$4.92
$11.32
$22.64
diesel
$5.61
$12.89
$25.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.5
0
$6.13
$2.80
Efficient EV
14.6
0
$5.11
$2.34
EV Truck/SUV
23.4
0
$8.18
$3.74
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Late night
in Brooklyn on Friday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
SW 12 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:45PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Brookhaven, NY
Late night
in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
38 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Linden Boulevard, Belt Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 miles from Brooklyn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.61 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 58.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (Snyder Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly and Eastern Long Island.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
