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Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Stony Brook, NY

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

56.2 mi

90 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Brooklyn, NY, NY

Brooklyn, NY

Cristian Pedroso

Downtown Stony Brook, NY, NY

Stony Brook, NY

Illya Goloborodko

Trip Overview

If you are planning to head from Brooklyn to Stony Brook, expect a straightforward 56.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the distance. Because this route involves navigating through local streets rather than major interstates, you will stay entirely within the Northeast region. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that connects the borough directly to the North Shore of Long Island.

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

28.1 miles from Brooklyn, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route relies on surface streets like Snyder Avenue, East 31st Street, and Church Avenue rather than high-speed thoroughfares. With a highway share of 0%, you won’t find any long, uninterrupted stretches of interstate cruising. Instead, the experience is defined by constant transitions through local neighborhoods and urban infrastructure. Expect to keep your hands on the wheel and your focus sharp, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating intersections for the duration of your 1 hour and 23-minute trek.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 56.2 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 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 38.6 miles (SA / Sagtikos State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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
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
38.6 mi into trip | ~55m in | SA / Sagtikos State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto SA / Sagtikos State Parkway toward Kings Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward Kings Park
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 Along This Route

Between Brooklyn, NY and Stony Brook, 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
North Country Road 4.1 mi 7m
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
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 25.5 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Stony Brook, NY.

1

Start on Nostrand Avenue

433 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 · 4 min · Church Avenue
5

Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard
6

Take the ramp slight left

164 ft · 5 sec
7

Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard

3.7 mi · 5 min · Linden Boulevard
8

Merge slight left onto South Conduit Avenue

0.3 mi · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue
9

Continue on Nassau Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
10

Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue

0.4 mi · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue
11

Take the exit slight left toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
12

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

5.5 mi · 7 min · Belt Parkway
13

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
14

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southern State Parkway
15

Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

4.1 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
16

Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 495 East: Riverhead
17

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Riverhead

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 495 East: Riverhead
18

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

2.2 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
19

Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip

0.1 mi · 14 sec · NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
20

Turn straight onto Express Drive South

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Express Drive South
21

Continue on Express Drive South

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Express Drive South
22

Turn left onto Wheeler Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Road
23

Continue on Townline Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Townline Road
24

Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hauppauge Boulevard
25

Continue on Hauppauge Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hauppauge Road
26

Continue on River Road

184 ft · 3 sec · River Road
27

Continue on North Country Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · North Country Road
28

Continue on Smithtown-Port Jefferson Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Smithtown-Port Jefferson Road
29

Continue on North Country Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Country Road
30

Turn straight onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
31

Keep slight left to continue on Christian Avenue

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Christian Avenue
32

Turn right onto Cedar Street

66 ft · 1 sec · Cedar Street
33

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, though you should account for the stop-and-go nature of local roads. Because you are traveling entirely on surface streets, traffic density will play a significant role in your total travel time. Avoid peak rush hours if you want to keep your drive closer to the estimated 1 hour and 23 minutes. With no formal highway stretches, you won't need to plan for major rest stops, but keep that $9 fuel budget in mind before you head out. Prioritize a departure time that avoids local commuter bottlenecks to ensure a smooth transition from Brooklyn to Stony Brook.

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 28.1 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.5 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 56.2 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 28.1 miles or 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stony Brook, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, NY

This is one driving day of about 56.2 miles and 1h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brooklyn, 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 25.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.1 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hempstead, NY

28 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Stony Brook, NY

The final approach into Stony Brook, 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 Stony Brook, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.15 one way

$18.30 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $9.91 $19.83
premium $4.88 $10.80 $21.61
diesel $5.64 $12.49 $24.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.9 0 $5.90 $2.70
Efficient EV 14.1 0 $4.92 $2.25
EV Truck/SUV 22.5 0 $7.87 $3.60

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Brooklyn, NY

Morning in Brooklyn on Monday

Local time

6:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stony Brook, NY

Morning in Stony Brook on Monday

Local time

6:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

8 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 23m 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 Stony Brook, NY covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 28.1 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 $9.15 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 20 significant decision points across 56.2 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 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 38.6 miles (SA / Sagtikos State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Stony Brook, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly, Eastern Long Island, Kings Park and Islip.

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