Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, NY
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Old Bethpage, NY
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If you are traveling from Brookhaven to Old Bethpage, expect a straightforward 32.2-mile journey that typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. This route is designed as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will navigate primarily through local roads, as this path avoids highways entirely. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical way to traverse the Northeast region of New York. Because the trip is short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, making it an easy drive to fit into your plans.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 24.2 mi | 32m |
| Horseblock Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Round Swamp Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Express Drive North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Service Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,880 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~521 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 24 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Old Bethpage, NY.
Start on CR 36
Continue on South Country Road
Turn straight onto CR 80
Turn left onto CR 16
Turn left onto Express Drive North
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Service Road
Turn left onto Round Swamp Road
Turn left onto Round Swamp Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 30.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Express Drive North
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, Farmingdale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Round Swamp Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Round Swamp Road toward Farmingdale
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.23 one way
$10.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| premium | $4.87 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Old Bethpage on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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.
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will rely on South Country Road, Montauk Highway, and Horseblock Road to get from point A to point B. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you should expect a steady pace rather than high-speed cruising. There are no exceptionally long stretches of road here, meaning you will be navigating intersections and turns throughout the 32.2-mile distance. It is a practical drive that prioritizes local connectivity over the monotonous nature of interstate travel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Horseblock Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near Express Drive North.
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 32.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
229 ft
Total Descent
69 ft
Highest Point
194 ft
~29.9 mi in
Elevation Range
185 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brookhaven, NY to Old Bethpage, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Farmingdale along the way.
Farmingdale
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 45m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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