Roxbury, NY to Brookhaven, NY is 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip moves you from the Northeast region of New York to another part of the Northeast, staying within the same state. The drive primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. It's a relatively short distance, so you can expect a quick transit between these two locations. Plan for a direct and uncomplicated drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.8 miles from Roxbury, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunrise Highway
44.7 mi
1h
Belt Parkway
10.8 mi
16m
Flatbush Avenue
1.4 mi
3m
South Conduit Avenue
1 mi
1m
Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
0.9 mi
1m
Montauk Highway
0.5 mi
<1m
Rockaway Point Boulevard
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 Roxbury, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on this road
270 ft·24 sec·this road
2
Turn left
218 ft·23 sec
3
Turn left onto Beach 181st Street
376 ft·31 sec·Beach 181st Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Rockaway Point Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Rockaway Point Boulevard
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward Marine Parkway Bridge, BrooklynUse the straight lane.
6
Turn straight onto Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
0.9 mi·1 min·Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on Flatbush Avenue
1.4 mi·3 min·Flatbush Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Kennedy Airport
9
Merge onto BP
11 mi·16 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Exit 23BToward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi·1 min·South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on NY 27
45 mi·1 hr·Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
492 ft·19 sec
Exit 57 SToward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, BrookhavenUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
426 ft·15 sec·Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
15
Turn right onto CR 21
0.3 mi·43 sec·Yaphank Avenue
16
Turn right onto CR 80
0.5 mi·58 sec·Montauk Highway
17
Turn left onto CR 36
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Country Road
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
CR 36
Trip Plan
Since this drive is only 61.7 miles and takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Roxbury any time in the morning or early afternoon should get you to Brookhaven with plenty of daylight left. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, you won't need to worry too much about frequent stops for gas. Given the short duration, you can easily complete this trip in one day without needing to break it up. Keep an eye out for the transition from Sunrise Highway to the surface roads as you approach your destination.
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 30.8 miles from Roxbury, NY, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.7 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 14 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.8 miles or 48m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Roxbury, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Roxbury, NY
This is one driving day of about 61.7 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Roxbury, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 44.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 60.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Beach 181st Street
Turn left onto Beach 181st Street
Navigation decision point
8
0.7 mi into trip|~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Marine Parkway Bridge, Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Marine Parkway Bridge, Brooklyn
5
3.6 mi into trip|~9m in|BP / Belt Parkway
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.4 mi into trip|~25m 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
60.3 mi into trip|~1h 28m 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
$10.16 one way
$20.31 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$10.98
$21.96
premium
$4.92
$11.96
$23.92
diesel
$5.61
$13.62
$27.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 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
18.5
0
$6.48
$2.96
Efficient EV
15.4
0
$5.40
$2.47
EV Truck/SUV
24.7
0
$8.64
$3.95
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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 20, 2026
Origin
Roxbury, NY
Morning
in Roxbury on Tuesday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brookhaven, NY
Morning
in Brookhaven on Tuesday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
6 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 31m 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
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 55.3
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...
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 61.7-mile route is mostly surface roads, with about 19% on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 44.7 miles on Sunrise Highway before transitioning to other roads. Expect a significant amount of time on non-highway driving, which often means more intersections and varying speed limits. The urban merging near the end of your drive will likely be the most noticeable element.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Beach 181st Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 61.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (Beach 181st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): 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.
Between Roxbury, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island and Kennedy Airport.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 61.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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: at 0.1 miles (Beach 181st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Fire Island National Seashore 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 Brookhaven, NY before heading back.
