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Road Trips from Brookhaven, NY

Planning a weekend escape from Brookhaven? Your options lean towards manageable drives with mostly flat terrain, perfect for a day trip. You've got several destinations within an hour or two, many featuring highway driving for efficiency. For those looking a bit further, there are routes that extend into the 2-3 hour range, offering a different landscape. Plus, all these trips include access to parks, giving you options for a nature break no matter where you head.

Total Routes

196

Shortest

1h

With Parks Nearby

195

Under 2 hours

15 total in this range

Eastchester, NY

1h 34m

65 mi one way

This 1.6-hour drive is a straightforward option, primarily using highways. It's a good choice if you want a direct route with minimal fuss. You'll encounter mostly flat terrain, and options like Fire Island National Seashore are available nearby for outdoor enjoyment.

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Upper Brookville, NY

57m

39.8 mi one way

At just 1 hour and 39.8 miles, this is one of your closest options. The drive is mostly highway, making it a quick getaway. Like other nearby destinations, it offers access to parks such as Fire Island National Seashore and features mostly flat terrain.

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Greenvale, NY

59m

42.1 mi one way

This trip clocks in at 1 hour and covers 42.1 miles, making it a convenient choice for a short excursion. The route is mainly highway, and the terrain is consistently flat. Nearby parks like Fire Island National Seashore are accessible for recreation.

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Glenwood Landing, NY

1h

42.7 mi one way

A 1-hour drive covering 42.7 miles, this route offers a quick escape. It's predominantly highway driving with mostly flat terrain. Access to parks such as Fire Island National Seashore is a plus for this destination.

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Stewart Manor, NY

1h 5m

46.4 mi one way

This 1.1-hour trip covers 46.4 miles and features a mix of highway and surface roads. It’s a bit more varied than purely highway routes. You'll find mostly flat terrain and nearby park access, including Gateway National Recreation Area.

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Full-day getaway

31 total in this range

Buchanan, NY

2h 14m

92.1 mi one way

For a slightly longer drive, this 2.2-hour trip to 92.1 miles offers a high drive score of 9. It’s mostly highway, facilitating a smooth journey. The terrain remains mostly flat, and you have park options like Fire Island National Seashore nearby.

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Myers Corner, NY

2h 49m

117.5 mi one way

This 2.8-hour drive to 117.5 miles offers a higher drive score of 9. The terrain shifts to gently rolling, providing a change of scenery. It's a mixed highway and surface road route, and you still have access to parks like Fire Island National Seashore.

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Rhinebeck, NY

3h 19m

139.9 mi one way

At 3.3 hours and 139.9 miles, this route offers a longer excursion with a drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, a departure from the flatter options. It's a mix of highway and surface roads, with nearby park access including Fire Island National Seashore.

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Spackenkill, NY

2h 56m

121.6 mi one way

This 2.9-hour drive covers 121.6 miles and maintains a high drive score of 9. The terrain is mostly flat, but the longer distance provides a more substantial trip. Parks like Fire Island National Seashore are accessible from this route.

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Amenia, NY

3h 6m

133.8 mi one way

This 3.1-hour drive to 133.8 miles is mostly highway, offering good efficiency for the distance. The terrain is mostly flat, and you still have park access, including General Grant National Memorial, despite the longer travel time.

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Weekend trip

110 total in this range

Long-haul ideas

40 total in this range

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When to Go

Spring

With mostly flat terrain and park access year-round, spring offers pleasant conditions for any of these drives, especially those with shorter durations.

Summer

The flat terrain and proximity to parks make these routes enjoyable during the summer, with many destinations easily accessible for day trips.

Fall

Enjoy the mostly flat terrain and accessible parks during fall. Longer drives into areas with gently rolling terrain can be particularly scenic during this season.

Winter

Most routes feature flat terrain, making them manageable even in winter. Park access remains a constant, though weather conditions should be monitored for longer drives.

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