Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Late night in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Calverton, 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
1h 42m
Distance
69.9 mi
113 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
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Calverton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Embarking on a 69.9-mile journey from Brooklyn, NY, to Calverton, NY, will take approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes. This drive is easily manageable as a day trip, with no need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $12. You'll primarily navigate via Sunrise Highway and the Long Island Expressway, with Linden Boulevard also playing a role. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. As both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of New York, you'll remain in familiar territory throughout.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 41.9 mi | 56m |
| Long Island Expressway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Belt Parkway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Patchogue-Yaphank Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Sills Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 41.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Calverton, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft
·
24 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
269 ft
·
17 sec
·
Snyder Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 31st Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East 31st Street
4
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Avenue
5
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
165 ft
·
5 sec
7
Merge onto NY 27
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NY 27
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
9
Continue on NY 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Toward NY 27 East
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
12
Merge onto BP
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on NY 27
42 mi
·
56 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 55
Toward CR 101: Yaphank, Patchogue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn slight left onto CR 101
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sills Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on CR 101
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Patchogue-Yaphank Road
Use the left lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 495
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 71
Toward NY 24: Hampton Bays, Calverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
213 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Calverton, Baiting Hollow
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto CR 94
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Edwards Avenue
Toward Calverton, New York
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto River Road
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
River Road
Use the right lane.
25
Arrive at destination
River Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of about 1 hour and 42 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility for when to depart. Consider leaving Brooklyn during off-peak hours to minimize traffic, especially if you're heading out on a weekday. While no specific stops are recommended, this drive is short enough that you can easily pull over if you need a break or a quick refreshment. Be mindful of the numerous turns, particularly when navigating Sunrise Highway, as this is a key characteristic of the route. Ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $12 fuel cost is an estimate and it's always best to start with a full tank.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Calverton, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY
This is one driving day of about 69.9 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Brooklyn, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 41.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Brooklyn, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 69.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
8
11.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
8
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward CR 101: Yaphank, Patchogue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55
Toward CR 101: Yaphank, Patchogue
8
69.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward NY 24: Hampton Bays, Calverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71
Toward NY 24: Hampton Bays, Calverton
9
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Calverton, Baiting Hollow
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Calverton, Baiting Hollow
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.51 one way
$23.01 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Calverton, NY
Late night in Calverton on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 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
1h 42m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Fire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 50.6
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a turn-heavy local drive experience, meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and traffic signals. With a highway share of only 22%, you won't be spending the majority of your time on high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.9 miles on Sunrise Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel. Expect the road to shift between more urban surface streets and stretches of faster-paced parkway or expressway as you progress towards Calverton.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.9 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 6.8 miles in near NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.9 miles you will encounter 18 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 6.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 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.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Calverton, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly, Eastern Long Island, Cr 101: Yaphank and Patchogue.
Jfk Long Term Parking
6.8 mi in
|
~13m
|
via NY 27
Kiss & Fly
6.8 mi in
|
~13m
|
via NY 27
Eastern Long Island
7.1 mi in
|
~14m
Cr 101: Yaphank
54.2 mi in
|
~1h 18m
Patchogue
54.2 mi in
|
~1h 18m
About the Cities
Starting in Brooklyn, NY
Full guide →Founded 1634
Brooklyn, the "Borough of Homes and Churches," is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It used to be a separate city, and still feels much like one. It has about 2.5 million inhabitants. If separated from the rest of New York City, Brooklyn would be the 4th most populous American city. Brooklyn is on the westernmost point of Long Island and shares a land boundary with Queens, which partially encircles Brooklyn to the north, east and south; Manhattan lies across the East River to the west and north of Brooklyn, and Staten Island is across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the southwest. Brooklyn is enjoying a period of growth and affluence not seen since before World War II. The Brooklyn Academy of Music boasts world-class theater performances, and the nearby Barclays Center is the home of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets.
Top landmarks
- • Brooklyn Bridge — bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
- • Brooklyn Museum — art museum in Brooklyn, New York
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 42m. Total distance: 69.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.9 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 Calverton, 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 6.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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 Calverton, 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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