Origin
Franklin Square, NY
Late night in Franklin Square on Friday
Local time
1:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Trip from Franklin Square, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin Square, NY
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Trip Overview
This 43.7-mile drive from Franklin Square to Brookhaven in New York is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 2 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be navigating via Sunrise Highway and the Southern State Parkway, with a portion on Hempstead Turnpike. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route offers an economical way to travel within the Northeast region. The mixed drive profile means you won't be stuck on a single type of road for too long, providing a varied experience. Since it's a short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive profile on this route, with 43% of it being highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.1 miles on Sunrise Highway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the Southern State Parkway provides a parkway feel, you'll also encounter Hempstead Turnpike, suggesting a transition to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both faster highway driving and potentially more varied traffic patterns on the surface streets.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 19.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near Greenwich Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.7 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 2.8 miles (Greenwich Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Greenwich Street
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward SO East: East Islip
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SO East: East Islip
6
21.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
22.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
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 41S
Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
8
42.4 mi into trip
|
~59m 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 Franklin Square, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward So East: East Islip, Bay Shore Road South and Bay Shore.
So East: East Islip
4.9 mi in
|
~9m
Bay Shore Road South
22.1 mi in
|
~30m
Bay Shore
22.1 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 19.1 mi | 26m |
| Southern State Parkway | 17 mi | 20m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Greenwich Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Nassau Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bay Shore Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 19.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Square, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on Franklin Avenue
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
2
Turn right onto NY 24
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn slight right onto NY 102
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenwich Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Nassau Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SO East: East Islip
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto SO
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 41S
Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto CR 57
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
11
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howells Road
12
Turn straight onto CR 57
341 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Sunrise Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Toward NY 27 East
14
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
15
Merge onto NY 27
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
492 ft
·
19 sec
Exit 57 S
Toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven
Use 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 21.9 mi from Franklin Square, NY · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 21.9 miles from Franklin Square, 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
$7.19 one way
$14.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Hempstead Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 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 | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Brookhaven, NY
Late night in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
1:36 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
1h 2m 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 Franklin Square, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Southern State Parkway, Hempstead Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from Franklin Square, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.19 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 43.7 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 2.8 miles (Greenwich Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Franklin Square, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward So East: East Islip, Bay Shore Road South and Bay Shore.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore, Gateway National Recreation Area and Hamilton Grange National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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