Origin
East Meadow, NY
Late night in East Meadow on Thursday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Meadow, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Meadow, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Meadow, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 37.7 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Meadow Avenue, Newbridge Road, SO East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 37.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Meadow Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from East Meadow, NY to Brookhaven, NY is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Meadow, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Meadow Avenue | — | — |
| Newbridge Road | — | — |
| SO East | — | — |
| Southern State Parkway | — | — |
| Bay Shore Road South | — | — |
| Bay Shore Road | — | — |
| Howells Road | — | — |
| Sunrise Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Meadow Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Meadow, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Meadow Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Meadow Avenue
3
Turn straight onto Newbridge Road
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Newbridge Road
4
Take the ramp left toward SO East: East Islip
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
SO East: East Islip
5
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Southern State Parkway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
8
Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
9
Continue on Howells Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Howells Road
10
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Sunrise Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunrise Highway
12
Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East: Montauk
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
NY 27 East: Montauk
13
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Sunrise Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven
492 ft
·
19 sec
·
CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven
15
Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
427 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
16
Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Yaphank Avenue
17
Turn right onto Montauk Highway
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Montauk Highway
18
Turn left onto South Country Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Country Road
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from East Meadow, NY · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from East Meadow, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookhaven, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brookhaven, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.21 one way
$12.41 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Brookhaven, NY
Late night in Brookhaven on Thursday
Local time
4:50 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
3 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
53m 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 East Meadow, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 37.7 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Meadow Avenue, Newbridge Road, SO East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from East Meadow, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.21 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.
The drive from East Meadow, NY to Brookhaven, NY is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Meadow, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Meadow, NY to Brookhaven, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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