Origin
Sag Harbor, NY
Late night in Sag Harbor on Friday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sag Harbor, 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
40.7 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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.
Sag Harbor, NY
Matthis Volquardsen
Trip Overview
This 40.7-mile drive from Sag Harbor to Brookhaven, New York, can be completed in about 1 hour and 5 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll navigate primarily via Sunrise Highway, County Road 39A, and Scuttle Hole Road, with about 4% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $7. The route offers a turn-heavy local driving experience, so plan for frequent adjustments. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is best undertaken without an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 40.7 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a drive with a "turn-heavy local" profile. While 4% of the route utilizes highways, the majority involves navigating local roads, including stretches on Sunrise Highway, County Road 39A, and Scuttle Hole Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 24.2 miles on Sunrise Highway. This means you'll be managing a dynamic route with frequent turns and changes in road type rather than a straightforward, monotonous highway cruise. Be prepared for a varied driving experience as you transition between different road classifications.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
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 24.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Jermain Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 40.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (Jermain Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Jermain Avenue
Turn right onto Jermain Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Madison Street
At end of road, turn right onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
8
38.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 57N
Toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
6
39.5 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.
5
40.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
CR 36 / South Country Road
Turn left onto CR 36 / South Country Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 24.2 mi | 31m |
| County Road 39A | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Scuttle Hole Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Montauk Highway | 3 mi | 5m |
| Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Jermain Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Horseblock Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 24.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sag Harbor, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on this road
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Division Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Division Street
3
Turn right onto Jermain Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Jermain Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto Madison Street
80 ft
·
8 sec
·
Madison Street
5
Turn left onto Jermain Avenue
281 ft
·
12 sec
·
Jermain Avenue
6
Continue on Jermain Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jermain Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 79
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on CR 79
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
9
Turn right onto Scuttle Hole Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Scuttle Hole Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Scuttle Hole Road
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
Scuttle Hole Road
11
Continue on Scuttle Hole Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Scuttle Hole Road
12
Merge onto NY 27
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Montauk Highway
13
Take the exit onto NY 27
372 ft
·
7 sec
·
NY 27
Toward NY 27 West: New York
14
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A
5.5 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 39A
15
Continue on NY 27
24 mi
·
31 min
·
Sunrise Highway
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 57N
Toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto CR 56
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Victory Avenue
18
At end of road, turn left onto CR 16
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Horseblock Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
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 20.4 mi from Sag Harbor, NY · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Sag Harbor, 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
$6.70 one way
$13.40 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
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: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
4:24 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
1 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 Sag Harbor, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 40.7 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 Sunrise Highway, County Road 39A, Scuttle Hole Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 miles from Sag Harbor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.70 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 40.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (Jermain Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sag Harbor, NY to Brookhaven, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore.
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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