Brewster, NY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Brewster, NY have 11 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 94 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Brewster, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
359.3 mi
Buffalo, NY
Quickest Drive
1h 5m
The Bronx, NY
Plan Around Brewster, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Brewster, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Brewster, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Brewster, NY
Brewster, NY to Buffalo, NY
Brewster, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Brewster, NY to Islip, NY
Brewster, NY to Babylon, NY
Brewster, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Brewster, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Brewster, NY to Hempstead, NY
Brewster, NY to New York City, NY
Brewster, NY to Queens, NY
Brewster, NY to Manhattan, NY
Brewster, NY to The Bronx, NY
Driving from Brewster, NY
The typical drive from Brewster, NY covers about 94 miles and takes around 2h 9m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 359 miles (7h 37m), while the shortest is just 46 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Brewster, NY are Buffalo, NY (359.3 mi, 7h 37m), Brookhaven, NY (102.3 mi, 2h 20m), Islip, NY (87.7 mi, 2h 1m), Babylon, NY (81.4 mi, 1h 51m), and Oyster Bay, NY (68.1 mi, 1h 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 94-mile trip from Brewster, NY, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 11 mapped routes leaving Brewster, NY and 1 routes heading into Brewster, NY, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 46 to 359 miles.
The longest mapped route from Brewster, NY covers 359 miles and takes approximately 7h 37m. Shorter options start at just 46 miles.
The average route from Brewster, NY runs about 94 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 94-mile trip from Brewster, NY costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Brewster, NY include Buffalo, NY, Brookhaven, NY, Islip, NY and Babylon, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Brewster, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,510
Median Income
$65,881
Median Home Value
$351,800
Median Age
34.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Brewster, NY
A sampling of people born in Brewster, NY.
Fanny Crosby
1820–1915
19th century Christian hymnist
Ava Fabian
1962
American actress and model
John McCloy
1876–1945
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Brewster, NY.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
church building in Brewster, United States of America
First National Bank of Brewster
building
Old Southeast Town Hall
rathaus in Brewster, United States of America
Walter Brewster House
historic house in Brewster, New York
City data from Wikidata (Q911442), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Brewster, NY
Brewster is a town in Putnam County in New York.
Southeast Museum, 67 Main St. Opened in 1963, this museum has exhibits about the history of the town. Tilly Foster Farm Museum. Operated by the Whipple Foundation with exhibits featuring early American farm animals. Morningthorpe Manor, 100 Turk Hill Rd. Former house of the Ringling Brothers Circus, this manor was completed in 1894 by an accountant for the Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus and housed circus animals in the Carriage House. It is now owned by the Delancey Street Foundation.
1 Thunder Ridge Ski Area, 137 Birch Hill Rd (Patterson,NY). About 5-10 miles from the center of Brewster. Winter features; ski & snowboard, 30 trails, lessons available. Fall features; Pumpkin Picking, Scenic & haunted Hayride, Corn Maze, Scavenger Hung, Farm Animals, Antique Farm Equipment. Year Round features; weddings and catering events, paintball.
1 7 Stars Restaurant, 1577 Rt. 22. (updated Mar 2016) 2 Aversano's Restaurant and Pizza, Towne Center, 1620 Rt. 22, ☏ +1 845-279-2233. Serves pizza and southern Italian food. (updated Jun 2020) 3 Everready Diner, 90 Independent Way. A diner with 1950s décor. (updated Mar 2016) Fiesta Mexicana, 1620 Rt. 22. Mexican cuisine. (updated Mar 2016) 4 Kelly's Corner, 1625 Rt 22. An Irish themed pub that serves food. (updated Mar 2016) 5 Rraci's Restaurant, 3670 Danbury Rd, ☏ +1 845-278-6695. Su Tu-Th 5-10PM, F Sa 5-11PM. Fine Italian dining. (updated Jun 2020)
Molly Darcy's, 39 Mill Plain Rd Danbury, CT- about 15 minute drive. (updated Mar 2016)
Heidi's Inn, 1270 Route 22, ☏ +1-845-279-8011. Bel Air Motor Lodge, 1574 Route 22, ☏ +1-845-279-3350. Henry Van Motel, 40 Sodom Rd, ☏ +1-845-279-3428.
The nearest airports are Westchester County Airport in White Plains/Harrison, NY and New York Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, NY Metro North commuter train arrive from Grand Central and 125th St. in New York (city) and other places south. I-684 North to exit 10 then turn right onto Rt 22 which leads to downtown Brewster Village. I-84 East to I-684 north is used when coming from CT.
Travel tips adapted from Brewster (New York) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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