Origin
Manhasset, NY
Morning in Manhasset on Friday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhasset, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
45.9 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhasset, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
This 45.9-mile drive from Manhasset to Brookhaven, NY, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Given its short duration and manageable fuel cost of around $8, it's an ideal day trip without the need for an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes the Long Island Expressway, offering a direct path across the Northeast region of New York. You'll experience a mostly uninterrupted journey, making it a practical option for a quick transit or a specific destination visit on Long Island.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 45.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience on this route, with 80% of the drive taking place on major roadways like the Long Island Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 36.6 miles, meaning you'll have plenty of time on faster-paced roads before potentially encountering local traffic. While primarily highway, the final segments will transition to roads like Horseblock Road and Northern Boulevard, offering a slight change in pace as you approach Brookhaven. This drive is less about scenic detours and more about efficient travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Horseblock Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near NY 25A / Northern Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Searingtown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (South Service Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Searingtown Road
Turn right onto Searingtown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
South Service Road
Turn left onto South Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
40.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
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 65
Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shi...
6
44.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
CR 80 / Montauk Highway
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80 / Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manhasset, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Centereach, Shirley, Cr 101: Yaphank and Riverhead.
Centereach
40.1 mi in
|
~55m
Shirley
40.1 mi in
|
~55m
Cr 101: Yaphank
40.3 mi in
|
~56m
|
via Express Drive South
Riverhead
40.3 mi in
|
~56m
|
via Express Drive South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 36.6 mi | 49m |
| Horseblock Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Northern Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Searingtown Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Plandome Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Express Drive South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 36.6 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhasset, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on Plandome Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Plandome Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Searingtown Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Searingtown Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto South Service Road
526 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Service Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
6
Merge onto I 495
37 mi
·
49 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 65
Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Express Drive South
Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead
9
Turn slight right onto CR 16
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 36
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Country Road
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
CR 36
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Manhasset, NY · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 22.9 miles from Manhasset, 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
$7.56 one way
$15.11 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.90 | $17.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Melville, NY
23 mi in
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
14 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 5m 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 Manhasset, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Horseblock Road, Northern Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 miles from Manhasset, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.56 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 45.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Searingtown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (South Service Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Manhasset, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Centereach, Shirley, Cr 101: Yaphank and Riverhead.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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