Brighton, NY Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Brighton, NY works well as a launching point in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 12-mile quick runs to 335-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Brighton, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
360.2 mi
Islip, NY
Quickest Drive
18m
Greece, NY
Plan Around Brighton, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Brighton, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Brighton, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Brighton, NY
Driving from Brighton, NY
The typical drive from Brighton, NY covers about 201 miles and takes around 4h 14m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 335 miles (7h 6m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Brighton, NY are Hempstead, NY (334.9 mi, 7h 6m), Queens, NY (323.3 mi, 7h), Manhattan, NY (318.1 mi, 6h 43m), Utica, NY (132.5 mi, 2h 37m), and Syracuse, NY (83.7 mi, 1h 41m). 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 201-mile trip from Brighton, NY, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Brighton, NY and 1 routes heading into Brighton, NY, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 335 miles.
The longest mapped route from Brighton, NY covers 335 miles and takes approximately 7h 6m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Brighton, NY runs about 201 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 201-mile trip from Brighton, NY costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Brighton, NY include Hempstead, NY, Queens, NY, Manhattan, NY and Utica, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Brighton, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
36,633
Median Income
$83,723
Median Home Value
$259,300
Median Age
39.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Brighton, NY at a Glance
Elevation
72 ft
Area
32 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Brighton, NY
A sampling of people born in Brighton, NY.
Martin Ryle
1918–1984
English radio astronomer (1918–1984)
Philip Reeve
1966
English children's writer and illustrator
Aubrey Beardsley
1872–1898
British illustrator and author (1872–1898)
Gilbert Ryle
1900–1976
British philosopher
Lesley Manville
1956
British actress (born 1956)
Lewis Dunk
1991
English association football player
Passenger
1984
English singer-songwriter
Caitlin Moran
1975
English author and broadcaster
Nigel Kennedy
1956
British-born violinist and violist (born 1956)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Brighton, NY.
Brighton i360
observation tower in Brighton, East Sussex
Brighton Toy and Model Museum
toy museum in Brighton, United Kingdom
Brighton Wheel
Ferris wheel in Brighton, England
Booth Museum of Natural History
natural history museum in East Sussex, England
Castle Hill, Brighton
Site of Special Scientific Interest near Brighton, East Sussex
Queen's Park, Brighton
park in Brighton, UK
Astoria Theatre
former Art Deco cinema in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK, later used as bingo hall
Brighton Fishing Museum
Maritime museum in Brighton, England, United Kingdom
City data from Wikidata (Q131491), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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