Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flanders, NY
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This short 21.5-mile drive from Brookhaven to Flanders in New York's Northeast region is easily manageable in about 31 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily via Sunrise Highway and Flanders Road, with a notable stretch of 14.8 miles on Sunrise Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is very budget-friendly. Its local feel means you can take your time and enjoy the journey without feeling rushed, and there are no designated stops needed for this brief excursion. This is a straightforward, local road trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 14.8 mi | 20m |
| Quogue Riverhead Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Flanders Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cross River Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old Riverhead Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Horseblock Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Flanders, NY.
Start on CR 36
Continue on South Country Road
Turn straight onto CR 80
Turn left onto CR 16
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Take the exit
Continue on CR 31
Enter roundabout onto CR 104
Continue on CR 104
Turn straight onto CR 105
Turn right onto NY 24
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto CR 16 / Horseblock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 31 North: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Enter roundabout onto CR 104 / Quogue Riverhead Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto NY 24 / Flanders Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.54 one way
$7.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Flanders on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
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 drive' for this trip, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.8 miles along Sunrise Highway. As you progress, the roads will transition from potentially faster sections on Sunrise Highway to more localized streets as you approach Flanders. This route emphasizes navigating local thoroughfares, so stay alert for frequent turns and changes in speed limits. It's less about open highway cruising and more about focused driving through communities.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near CR 16 / Horseblock Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (CR 16 / Horseblock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brookhaven, NY and Flanders, NY, road signs point toward Cr 31 North: Riverhead, Northville and Orient Point.
Cr 31 North: Riverhead
Northville
Orient Point
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 31m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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