Origin
North Valley Stream, NY
Evening in North Valley Stream on Sunday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Valley Stream, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Valley Stream, NY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 45.3-mile trip from North Valley Stream to Brookhaven is a straightforward journey across Long Island that typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel to complete the trip. Navigating through the Northeast, the drive transitions from the suburban density near North Valley Stream toward the more open landscapes of Brookhaven. Since it is a relatively short trek, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-haul fatigue. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects two distinct areas of New York with minimal logistical overhead.
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
22.7 miles from North Valley Stream, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from high-speed parkways to local thoroughfares. You will spend about 51% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 22.9 miles along the Southern State Parkway. After navigating the parkway, the route shifts to Sunrise Highway and eventually incorporates Montauk Highway as you approach your destination. The character of the road changes significantly as you move away from the metropolitan outskirts, trading heavier traffic corridors for the flow of local highways. This combination keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, offering a balanced pace that requires you to stay alert as road types and speed limits shift throughout the hour-long journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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 22.9 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 0.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 45.3 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 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
23.5 mi into trip
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~30m in
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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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
23.7 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
7
24.8 mi into trip
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~33m in
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Sunrise Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sunrise Highway toward NY 27 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward NY 27 East
8
44 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 Along This Route
Between North Valley Stream, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Bay Shore Road South and Bay Shore.
Bay Shore Road South
23.7 mi in
|
~30m
Bay Shore
23.7 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| Sunrise Highway | 19.1 mi | 26m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bay Shore Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Fletcher Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Howells Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Yaphank Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 22.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Valley Stream, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on North Fletcher Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Fletcher Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto SO
23 mi
·
28 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the none lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 41S
Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto CR 57
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howells Road
Use the none lane.
8
Turn straight onto CR 57
341 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Sunrise Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Toward NY 27 East
Use the none lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
11
Merge onto NY 27
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
492 ft
·
19 sec
Exit 57 S
Toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
426 ft
·
15 sec
·
Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
14
Turn right onto CR 21
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Yaphank Avenue
15
Turn right onto CR 80
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Montauk Highway
16
Turn left onto CR 36
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Country Road
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
CR 36
Trip Plan
To ensure a smooth trip, try to avoid peak rush hour traffic, which can significantly impact your travel time on the Southern State Parkway. Since the entire drive is only 45.3 miles, you don't need to build in complex rest stops, though having your $7 fuel budget ready for a quick fill-up before you head out is wise. Keep a close eye on your navigation when transitioning between the Southern State Parkway and the subsequent highway segments, as these interchanges require quick decision-making. Because this is a short route, the primary advantage is your flexibility; you can easily adjust your departure to maximize your time in Brookhaven. Always check real-time traffic alerts before leaving North Valley Stream, as highway conditions on this specific path can change rapidly during the day.
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 22.7 miles from North Valley Stream, NY, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 45.3 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.7 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Valley Stream, 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 North Valley Stream, NY
This is one driving day of about 45.3 miles and 1h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Valley Stream, 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 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from North Valley Stream, NY · 29m 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 45.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from North Valley Stream, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brookhaven, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.37 one way
$14.75 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| premium | $4.88 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
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
Evening in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
19 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 North Valley Stream, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 45.3 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 Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 miles from North Valley Stream, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.37 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 13 significant decision points across 45.3 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 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Valley Stream, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Bay Shore Road South and Bay Shore.
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