Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Late night in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North New Hyde Park, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 44.8 miles across the Northeast, this trip from Brookhaven to North New Hyde Park is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Since the entire route is comprised of local roads rather than major interstates, you should budget for a fuel cost of approximately $7. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the duration is short enough that you won't need to plan for overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via South Country Road, Montauk Highway, and Horseblock Road to reach your destination. It functions as a practical, no-frills connection between these two Long Island locations, offering a reliable path for those looking to avoid highway congestion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 30.7 mi | 40m |
| Horseblock Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Hillside Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Williston Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Express Drive North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 30.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and North New Hyde Park, 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
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Express Drive North
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
7
Merge onto I 495
31 mi
·
40 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 40W
Toward NY 25 West: Mineola
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto NY 25
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25B
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
Toward NY 25B West: East Williston
11
Continue on NY 25B
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Williston Avenue
12
Continue on NY 25B
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Lakeville Road
166 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lakeville Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left
122 ft
·
8 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 44.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Express Drive North
Turn left onto Express Drive North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
36.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward NY 25 West: Mineola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40W
Toward NY 25 West: Mineola
5
40.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
NY 25B / Hillside Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25B / Hillside Avenue toward NY 25B West: East Williston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NY 25B West: East Williston
5
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Lakeville Road
Turn left onto Lakeville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.37 one way
$14.75 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.97 | $15.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.68 | $17.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Jericho Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
North New Hyde Park, NY
Late night in North New Hyde Park on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Melville, NY
22 mi in
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 5m 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 keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter long, high-speed stretches, as the route relies entirely on surface roads. The character of the trip is defined by frequent intersections and transitions between local thoroughfares like Horseblock Road and Montauk Highway. Because of this, you should anticipate a drive that requires your full attention, as the road conditions shift frequently while you navigate through the local landscape. It is a technical, low-speed driving experience that favors patience over raw momentum.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.7 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Horseblock Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near Express Drive North.
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 44.8 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 5.5 miles (Express Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 5m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.7 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.23 in tolls one way, starting with Jericho Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 North New Hyde Park, 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 5.5 miles (Express Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North New Hyde Park, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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