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Trip from Nissequogue, NY to Brooklyn, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

54.5 mi

88 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

village in Smithtown, New York, United States of America

Nissequogue, NY

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

Brooklyn, NY

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Nissequogue to Brooklyn covers 53.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Given the modest duration, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to complete the journey through the Northeast region. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed highways, your travel time can fluctuate significantly based on traffic volume. It is a straightforward trek from the quiet of Nissequogue into the dense urban environment of Brooklyn, so prepare for a shift in pace as you approach the city.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 25.4 mi 32m
Belt Parkway 6.5 mi 9m
Sagtikos State Parkway 5.4 mi 6m
Jericho Turnpike 4 mi 6m
Linden Boulevard 3.8 mi 6m
River Road 2.7 mi 6m
Sunken Meadow State Parkway 1.9 mi 2m
Church Avenue 1.7 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 25.4 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nissequogue, NY and Brooklyn, NY.

1

Start on Long Beach Road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Long Beach Road
2

Turn right onto Moriches Road

502 ft · 11 sec · Moriches Road
3

Turn left onto River Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · River Road
4

Turn right onto Edgewood Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Edgewood Avenue
5

Turn right onto NY 25; NY 25A

0.4 mi · 35 sec · West Main Street
6

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25; NY 25A

179 ft · 5 sec · West Main Street
7

Continue on NY 25

4.0 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward SM South: Bay Shore
9

Merge onto SM

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway
10

Continue on SA

5.4 mi · 6 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on SO

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway
12

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

25 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
13

Continue on BP

1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
14

Keep slight right at fork onto BP

2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto BP

2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 17W Toward North Conduit Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto NY 27

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
18

Turn straight onto NY 27

2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on NY 27

1.0 mi · 1 min · Linden Boulevard
20

Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
21

Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

257 ft · 8 sec · Nostrand Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

Nostrand Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

hamlet and census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Meadow, NY

27 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.

Popular next leg

East Meadow, NY to Brooklyn, NY

23.6 mi · 38m

Pacing Suggestions

Commack, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Merrick, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Nissequogue, 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 48 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
4.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | NY 25; NY 25A / West Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25; NY 25A / West Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
16.2 mi into trip | ~25m in | SO / Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
6
42.7 mi into trip | ~58m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
45.1 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
48 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17W Toward North Conduit Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.97 one way

$17.94 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $9.70 $19.40
premium $4.92 $10.56 $21.13
diesel $5.61 $12.03 $24.07

Estimated Tolls: $0.28

Jericho Turnpike (4 mi) $0.28

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$0

Total

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.72 $2.62
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.77 $2.18
EV Truck/SUV 21.8 0 $7.63 $3.49

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Nissequogue, NY

Morning in Nissequogue on Tuesday

Local time

10:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday

Local time

10:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

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

9 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 18m 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 demands your full attention from start to finish. With a 0% highway share, you will navigate through residential and commercial corridors rather than open stretches of interstate. There is no single long, uninterrupted segment here, as the journey consists of constant turns and frequent transitions between local roads. The personality of this drive is strictly utilitarian and technical, requiring you to stay alert for intersections and stop-and-go conditions. You will find that the road character remains consistent in its demand for frequent navigation adjustments throughout the entire 53.9-mile distance.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.4 mi on Southern State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near NY 25; NY 25A / West Main Street.

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 54.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 4.6 miles (NY 25; NY 25A / West Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Nissequogue, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sm South: Bay Shore along the way.

Sm South: Bay Shore

8.6 mi in | ~16m

About the Cities

Starting in Nissequogue, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1926

Arriving 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 18m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.28 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 Brooklyn, 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 4.6 miles (NY 25; NY 25A / West Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Brooklyn, 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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