Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bay Shore, NY
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If you are planning a quick trip across Long Island, this 20.1-mile journey from Bay Shore to Brookhaven is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete the drive in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route that won't strain your wallet. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region of New York, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the trip. You don't need to worry about overnight logistics, as the short duration offers maximum flexibility for your schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 17.3 mi | 23m |
| Union Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Brentwood Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Yaphank Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sunrise Hwy South Service Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Shore, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
Start on 1st Avenue
Turn right onto CR 50
Turn left onto Brentwood Road
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Take the exit
Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
Turn right onto CR 21
Turn right onto CR 80
Turn left onto CR 36
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 50 / Union Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn right onto CR 21 / Yaphank Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 36 / South Country Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bay Shore on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:56PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:56PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero percent highway driving. You will navigate a mix of Union Boulevard and Montauk Highway, though the primary artery is Sunrise Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a 17.3-mile segment on Sunrise Highway, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turning points and transitions between thoroughfares. It is a functional drive that trades high-speed travel for a more direct, stop-and-go local experience.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 50 / Union Boulevard.
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 20.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (CR 50 / Union Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Bay Shore is a hamlet in the town of Islip on Long Island in the state of New York.
Founded 1655
Brookhaven is the largest town in Suffolk County, part of Long Island, New York. With 485,000 residents (2020). It includes a patchwork of villages and other communities, and is the only town on the island to touch both the Long Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean. The villages of Belle Terre, Bellport, Lake Grove, Mastic Beach, Old Field, Patchogue, Poquott, Port Jefferson, and Shoreham are semi-autonomous, and provide their own services in addition to those provided by the town. Other prominent communities include Mount Sinai, Stony Brook, and Fire Island, a long and car-free resort island off the south coast of the town.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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