Traveling from Borough Park to Brookhaven covers 61.2 miles across the Northeast, a journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes. Since this is a relatively short distance, it works perfectly as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to complete the transit. Navigating this route requires focusing on local roads like 52nd Street, 14th Avenue, and Church Avenue rather than high-speed interstates. It is a straightforward trip best suited for those who prefer navigating through local neighborhoods rather than highway driving.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.6 miles from Borough Park, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunrise Highway
44.7 mi
1h
Linden Boulevard
3.8 mi
6m
Belt Parkway
3.6 mi
5m
Church Avenue
3.5 mi
8m
South Conduit Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
14th Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Nassau Expressway
0.8 mi
1m
Montauk Highway
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 44.7 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on 12th Avenue
323 ft·20 sec·12th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 52nd Street
0.3 mi·1 min·52nd Street
3
Turn left onto 14th Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·14th Avenue
4
Continue on Church Avenue
3.5 mi·8 min·Church Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.1 mi·18 sec·Linden Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
165 ft·5 sec
7
Merge onto NY 27
3.7 mi·5 min·Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NY 27
0.3 mi·25 sec·South Conduit Avenue
9
Continue on NY 27
0.8 mi·1 min·Nassau Expressway
Toward NY 27 East
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi·54 sec·South Conduit Avenue
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & FlyUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
12
Merge onto BP
3.6 mi·5 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Exit 23BToward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi·1 min·South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on NY 27
45 mi·1 hr·Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
492 ft·19 sec
Exit 57 SToward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, BrookhavenUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
426 ft·15 sec·Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
18
Turn right onto CR 21
0.3 mi·43 sec·Yaphank Avenue
19
Turn right onto CR 80
0.5 mi·58 sec·Montauk Highway
20
Turn left onto CR 36
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Country Road
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
CR 36
Trip Plan
Given the nature of local roads, try to plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours to keep your travel time closer to the estimated 1 hour and 32 minutes. Since there are no scheduled stops on this 61.2-mile route, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break, but you should plan your own pit stops in advance. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as the $10 estimate assumes steady driving conditions. A concrete tip for this specific path is to double-check your GPS frequently, as the reliance on local streets like Church Avenue involves many turns that can be easy to miss in dense traffic.
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 30.6 miles from Borough Park, NY, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.7 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 13 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.6 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
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 Borough Park, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Borough Park, NY
This is one driving day of about 61.2 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Borough Park, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 44.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 59.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|52nd Street
Turn right onto 52nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip|~12m in|NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Merge onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
9.6 mi into trip|~20m in|NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
8
14 mi into trip|~27m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
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 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
8
59.9 mi into trip|~1h 29m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.07 one way
$20.15 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$10.89
$21.79
premium
$4.92
$11.86
$23.72
diesel
$5.61
$13.51
$27.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.4
0
$6.43
$2.94
Efficient EV
15.3
0
$5.35
$2.45
EV Truck/SUV
24.5
0
$8.57
$3.92
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Borough Park, NY
Late night
in Borough Park on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brookhaven, NY
Late night
in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 3 to 12 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
4 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 32m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 54.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, which means you will stay off the highways entirely. With a 0% highway share, you should expect constant adjustments behind the wheel as you navigate city and suburban streets. Because the path relies on local infrastructure, there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch; instead, you will remain engaged with frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. The personality of this drive is strictly utilitarian and local, requiring your full attention to navigate the specific grid of the route. Prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace compared to an interstate commute.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.7 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 52nd Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.2 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 0.1 miles (52nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Borough Park, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly and Eastern Long Island.
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
•Wardenclyffe Tower — early experimental wireless transmission station designed and built by Nikola Te...
•West Meadow Beach Historic District — historic district in the United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.7 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brookhaven, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (52nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Governors Island National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brookhaven, NY before heading back.
