Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Late night in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Nesconset, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
51 mi
82 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
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Nesconset, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
Brooklyn, NY to Nesconset, NY is 51 miles and takes about 1h 13m via Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the urban Northeast to a more suburban destination on Long Island. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on parkways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. With a short duration and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss.
About the Cities
Starting in Brooklyn, NY
Full guide →Founded 1634
Brooklyn, the "Borough of Homes and Churches," is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It used to be a separate city, and still feels much like one. It has about 2.5 million inhabitants. If separated from the rest of New York City, Brooklyn would be the 4th most populous American city. Brooklyn is on the westernmost point of Long Island and shares a land boundary with Queens, which partially encircles Brooklyn to the north, east and south; Manhattan lies across the East River to the west and north of Brooklyn, and Staten Island is across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the southwest. Brooklyn is enjoying a period of growth and affluence not seen since before World War II. The Brooklyn Academy of Music boasts world-class theater performances, and the nearby Barclays Center is the home of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets.
Top landmarks
- • Brooklyn Bridge — bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
- • Brooklyn Museum — art museum in Brooklyn, 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 13m. Total distance: 51 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily focused on highways, with 75% of the journey on parkways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Southern State Parkway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 25.5 miles. Expect a consistent, highway-oriented experience for most of the trip, facilitated by the Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, and Sagtikos State Parkway. The profile suggests a smooth, relatively fast-paced drive, characteristic of well-maintained parkway systems in the region.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 25.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51 miles you will encounter 18 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 6.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.8 mi into trip
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~13m in
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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
9
13.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Isl...
7
42.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit S1 E
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
8
42.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
8
45.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 56
Toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
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 Nesconset, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly, Eastern Long Island, Kings Park and Islip.
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
Kings Park
38.6 mi in
|
~55m
|
via SA
Islip
45.4 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 25.5 mi | 32m |
| Belt Parkway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Long Island Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Nesconset Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 25.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Nesconset, 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 & Fly
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
12
Merge onto BP
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto SA
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
Toward Kings Park
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit S1 E
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 495
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 56
Toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Express Drive South
21
Continue on Express Drive South
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Express Drive South
22
Turn left onto NY 111
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
23
Continue on NY 111
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Townline Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto NY 111
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
Use the left lane.
25
Turn slight right onto NY 347
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
26
Continue on NY 347
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nesconset Highway
27
Turn right onto Lake Avenue South
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lake Avenue South
28
Arrive at destination
Lake Avenue South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.5 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nesconset, NY
The final approach into Nesconset, 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
$8.39 one way
$16.79 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.88 | $19.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Nesconset, NY
Late night in Nesconset on Saturday
Local time
5:16 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
6 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 13m 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 Brooklyn, NY to Nesconset, NY covers 51 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Sagtikos 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 25.5 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 $8.39 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 51 miles you will encounter 18 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 6.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Nesconset, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly, Eastern Long Island, Kings Park and Islip.
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.
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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