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Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Kensington, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

60.3 mi

97 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in New York, United States

Kensington, NY

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Trip Overview

Spanning 60.3 miles across New York, this trip from Brookhaven to Kensington is a straightforward journey typically lasting about 1 hour and 28 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable excursion within the Northeast region. The route relies on a mix of thoroughfares, including Sunrise Highway, the Belt Parkway, and Linden Boulevard. Whether you are heading out for professional reasons or a visit, this drive provides a practical connection between these two points in the state.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunrise Highway 46 mi 1h 1m
Belt Parkway 4.7 mi 7m
Linden Boulevard 3.8 mi 6m
Church Avenue 2.8 mi 6m
Montauk Highway 0.8 mi 1m
North Conduit Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
South Country Road 0.4 mi 1m
Horseblock Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 46 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Kensington, NY.

1

Start on CR 36

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South Country Road
2

Continue on South Country Road

354 ft · 16 sec · South Country Road
3

Turn straight onto CR 80

0.8 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway
4

Turn left onto CR 16

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto NY 27

46 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
8

Merge onto BP

1.8 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto BP

2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 17W Toward North Conduit Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto NY 27

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
12

Turn straight onto NY 27

2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on NY 27

1.0 mi · 1 min · Linden Boulevard
14

Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

2.8 mi · 6 min · Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto Westminster Road

331 ft · 18 sec · Westminster Road
16

Turn right onto Albemarle Road

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Albemarle Road
17

Arrive at destination

Albemarle Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

hamlet and census-designated place in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Merrick, NY

30 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

Islip Terrace, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Massapequa, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Brookhaven, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 52.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward NY 27 West: New York

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
47.8 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
6
49.7 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
52.6 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17W Toward North Conduit Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.93 one way

$19.85 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $10.73 $21.47
premium $4.92 $11.69 $23.37
diesel $5.61 $13.31 $26.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 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 18.1 0 $6.33 $2.89
Efficient EV 15.1 0 $5.28 $2.41
EV Truck/SUV 24.1 0 $8.44 $3.86

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 13, 2026

Origin

Brookhaven, NY

Morning in Brookhaven on Tuesday

Local time

8:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 8 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Kensington, NY

Morning in Kensington on Tuesday

Local time

8:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 9 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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 28m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 8% of this route consists of traditional highway driving, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads and intersections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 46-mile portion on Sunrise Highway, which offers the most consistent pace of the entire journey. As you transition from the Brookhaven area toward Kensington, the character of the road shifts from regional highway transit to more technical, stop-and-go local driving. Be prepared for a dynamic experience that requires frequent adjustments rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.

Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46 mi on Sunrise Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 1.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

54 ft 8 ft

Total Climb

135 ft

Total Descent

98 ft

Highest Point

54 ft

~5 mi in

Elevation Range

46 ft

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 Brookhaven, NY to Kensington, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.

Belt Parkway West

47.8 mi in | ~1h 5m

About the Cities

Starting 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 1h 28m. Total distance: 60.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46 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 Kensington, 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Kensington, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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