Origin
Nissequogue, NY
Afternoon in Nissequogue on Thursday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nissequogue, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nissequogue, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Nissequogue to Brooklyn covers 53.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Given the modest duration, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to complete the journey through the Northeast region. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed highways, your travel time can fluctuate significantly based on traffic volume. It is a straightforward trek from the quiet of Nissequogue into the dense urban environment of Brooklyn, so prepare for a shift in pace as you approach the city.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention from start to finish. With a 0% highway share, you will navigate through residential and commercial corridors rather than open stretches of interstate. There is no single long, uninterrupted segment here, as the journey consists of constant turns and frequent transitions between local roads. The personality of this drive is strictly utilitarian and technical, requiring you to stay alert for intersections and stop-and-go conditions. You will find that the road character remains consistent in its demand for frequent navigation adjustments throughout the entire 53.9-mile distance.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 25.4 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 4.6 miles in near NY 25; NY 25A / West Main Street.
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 54.5 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 4.6 miles (NY 25; NY 25A / West Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles (BP / Belt 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.
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NY 25; NY 25A / West Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25; NY 25A / West Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~25m 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 slight left lane.
6
42.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nissequogue, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sm South: Bay Shore along the way.
Sm South: Bay Shore
8.6 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 25.4 mi | 32m |
| Belt Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 4 mi | 6m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Sunken Meadow State Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 25.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nissequogue, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Long Beach Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Long Beach Road
2
Turn right onto Moriches Road
502 ft
·
11 sec
·
Moriches Road
3
Turn left onto River Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
4
Turn right onto Edgewood Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgewood Avenue
5
Turn right onto NY 25; NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25; NY 25A
179 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Continue on NY 25
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward SM South: Bay Shore
9
Merge onto SM
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
10
Continue on SA
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on SO
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
25 mi
·
32 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
13
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
18
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Boulevard
20
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.3 mi from Nissequogue, NY · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Nissequogue, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooklyn, NY
The final approach into Brooklyn, 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
$8.97 one way
$17.94 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Jericho Turnpike
(4 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Brooklyn, NY
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Thursday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 3 to 12 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
36 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 18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Nissequogue, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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 27.3 miles from Nissequogue, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.97 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 54.5 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 4.6 miles (NY 25; NY 25A / West Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Nissequogue, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sm South: Bay Shore along the way.
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.
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