Origin
Bridgehampton, NY
Late night in Bridgehampton on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgehampton, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgehampton, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Bridgehampton and Brookhaven, NY, is a straightforward 36.4-mile journey that typically takes about 55 minutes. Since this is a short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, making this a very cost-effective way to navigate the Northeast region. The route relies on a combination of local roads, including Montauk Highway, County Road 39A, and Sunrise Highway. Because the highway share is 0%, you should expect a more traditional local driving experience rather than high-speed interstate travel. It is a practical route for those looking to move between these two Long Island communities efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 24.2 mi | 31m |
| Montauk Highway | 5.6 mi | 11m |
| County Road 39A | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Horseblock Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Victory Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| NY 27 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 24.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgehampton, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on CR 79
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
2
Turn right onto NY 27
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
3
Take the exit onto NY 27
372 ft
·
7 sec
·
NY 27
Toward NY 27 West: New York
4
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A
5.5 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 39A
5
Continue on NY 27
24 mi
·
31 min
·
Sunrise Highway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 57N
Toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 56
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Victory Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto CR 16
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Horseblock Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 36
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Country Road
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
CR 36
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Bridgehampton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NY 27 / Montauk Highway
Turn right onto NY 27 / Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 27 West: New York
8
34.4 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
35.1 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
36 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
CR 36 / South Country Road
Turn left onto CR 36 / South Country Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.99 one way
$11.98 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.06 | $14.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Brookhaven on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 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
14 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
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike long-haul interstate cruising, this route is defined by navigating local infrastructure rather than sustained highway speeds. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 24.2 miles on Sunrise Highway, which provides the most consistent portion of the trip. The transition between these specific roadways requires you to be comfortable with frequent turns and varying road types. Because you aren't spending time on major interstates, the road's personality remains grounded in local traffic patterns throughout the entire 55-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 27 / Montauk Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 36.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (NY 27 / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (NY 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Bridgehampton, NY to Brookhaven, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank along the way.
Cr 16 West: Yaphank
34.4 mi in
|
~52m
About the Cities
Arriving in Brookhaven, NY
Full guide →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
- • Wardenclyffe Tower — early experimental wireless transmission station designed and built by Nikola Te...
- • West Meadow Beach Historic District — historic district in the United States
- • Stony Brook Grist Mill — watermill
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (NY 27 / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (NY 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore. 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.
How this page is built
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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