Origin
Melville, NY
Late night in Melville on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Melville, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
29.5 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Melville, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 29.5-mile drive from Melville to Brookhaven, NY, is easily manageable in about 42 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on major roadways, with the Long Island Expressway taking up a significant portion of your journey. With a fuel cost estimated at around $5, this route is quite economical for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. Given its short duration and highway focus, no overnight stay is necessary, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Consider this a practical point-to-point drive for getting between these two Long Island locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 22.3 mi | 29m |
| Horseblock Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pinelawn Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Broadhollow Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Express Drive South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Service Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 22.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melville, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on NY 110
173 ft
·
12 sec
·
Broadhollow Road
2
Turn sharp left onto Old Country Road
109 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Country Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto NY 110
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadhollow Road
4
Turn left onto CR 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinelawn Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto South Service Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Service Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 495 East
7
Merge onto I 495
22 mi
·
29 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 65
Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Express Drive South
Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead
10
Turn slight right onto CR 16
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto CR 36
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Country Road
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
CR 36
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Country Road
Turn sharp left onto Old Country Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Service Road
Turn left onto South Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m 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.
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
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 65
Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shi...
6
28.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CR 80 / Montauk Highway
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80 / Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.71 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this trip, with 75% of the drive utilizing high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.3 miles on the Long Island Expressway, offering a consistent pace. You'll be navigating through a mix of fast-paced highway driving and potentially some local road transitions as you near your destination. This route prioritizes efficient travel over scenic detours, so settle in for a direct journey.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.3 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Horseblock Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old Country Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 29.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Old Country Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (South Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Melville, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Centereach, Shirley, Cr 101: Yaphank and Riverhead.
Centereach
23.8 mi in
|
~32m
Shirley
23.8 mi in
|
~32m
Cr 101: Yaphank
24 mi in
|
~33m
|
via Express Drive South
Riverhead
24 mi in
|
~33m
|
via Express Drive South
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 42m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.3 miles on Long Island Expressway. 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 (Old Country Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (South Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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