Origin
Kensington, NY
Late night in Kensington on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kensington, NY to Brookhaven, 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 27m
Distance
59.4 mi
96 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
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
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.
Kensington, NY
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Trip Overview
This 59.4-mile trip from Kensington to Brookhaven is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes to complete. Because the duration is relatively short, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a combination of local routes, including Linden Boulevard, the Belt Parkway, and the Sunrise Highway. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $10, it is an economical choice for a quick getaway. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, the route is simple enough to execute without extensive logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 44.7 mi | 1h |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Belt Parkway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Church Avenue | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Nassau Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 44.7 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on Albemarle Road
31 ft
·
3 sec
·
Albemarle Road
2
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
83 ft
·
4 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
3
Turn right onto Church Avenue
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
165 ft
·
5 sec
6
Merge onto NY 27
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NY 27
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
8
Continue on NY 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Toward NY 27 East
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
11
Merge onto BP
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on NY 27
45 mi
·
1 hr
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
492 ft
·
19 sec
Exit 57 S
Toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
426 ft
·
15 sec
·
Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
17
Turn right onto CR 21
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Yaphank Avenue
18
Turn right onto CR 80
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Montauk Highway
19
Turn left onto CR 36
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Country Road
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
CR 36
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Kensington, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Coney Island Avenue
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Avenue
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
12.2 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven
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 57 S
Toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.78 one way
$19.56 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.51 | $23.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 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 | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
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.
Destination
Brookhaven, NY
Late night in Brookhaven on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 3 to 12 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM 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
3 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 27m 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 keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While the highway share is only 7%, you will spend a significant portion of your time on the Sunrise Highway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 44.7 miles. The transition from local streets like Linden Boulevard to the Belt Parkway creates a shifting environment that requires your attention. You will find that the road's personality is defined by these technical, local segments rather than high-speed cruising. Be prepared for a drive that demands consistent focus as you navigate the turns between these major thoroughfares.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.7 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near Coney Island Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Coney Island Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Church Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
55 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
54 ft
Total Descent
91 ft
Highest Point
55 ft
~50.9 mi in
Elevation Range
47 ft
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 Kensington, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly and Eastern Long Island.
Jfk Long Term Parking
7.8 mi in
|
~15m
|
via NY 27
Kiss & Fly
7.8 mi in
|
~15m
|
via NY 27
Eastern Long Island
8.1 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 27m. Total distance: 59.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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 44.7 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 Brookhaven, 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: near the start (Coney Island Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Church Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Brookhaven, 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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