Road Trips from Brookhaven, NY
Planning a weekend escape from Brookhaven? You've got options ranging from quick, one-hour drives to longer, more immersive journeys. Most routes stick to flat terrain, making for relaxed driving, and many include access to national parks or memorials. Whether you're looking for a short drive with a good score or a longer haul with varied roads, there's something here to fit your mood. Consider the 1.6-hour drive to Eastchester for a straightforward highway trip, or the longer 2.8-hour trek to Myers Corner for a slightly different terrain.
Total Routes
192
Shortest
1h
With Parks Nearby
191
Under 2 hours
16 total in this range
Eastchester, NY
1h 34m65 mi one way
This 1.6-hour drive to Eastchester is a solid choice if you prefer mostly highway travel. With a drive score of 8 and mostly flat terrain, it's a comfortable option. It also offers access to parks like Fire Island National Seashore, though these are further from the immediate destination.
Upper Brookville, NY
57m39.8 mi one way
A quick 1-hour trip to Upper Brookville, this route is primarily highway with a drive score of 8. The terrain is flat, making for an easy drive. Like many options, it lists Fire Island National Seashore and other memorials as nearby parks.
Greenvale, NY
59m42.1 mi one way
This 1-hour drive to Greenvale is similar to Upper Brookville, featuring mostly highway and a drive score of 8. Expect flat terrain on this route. The listed parks, such as Fire Island National Seashore and Hamilton Grange National Memorial, are accessible points of interest.
Glenwood Landing, NY
1h42.7 mi one way
Glenwood Landing is just 1 hour away via mostly highway, with a drive score of 8 and flat terrain. This makes for a predictable and easy drive. Nearby park options include Fire Island National Seashore and General Grant National Memorial.
Stewart Manor, NY
1h 5m46.4 mi one way
For a slightly longer drive at 1.1 hours, Stewart Manor offers a mix of highway and surface roads. It maintains a drive score of 8 and features flat terrain. Gateway National Recreation Area is a park option accessible from this route.
Full-day getaway
31 total in this range
Buchanan, NY
2h 14m92.1 mi one way
This 2.2-hour drive to Buchanan boasts a higher drive score of 9. It's predominantly highway with flat terrain, making it a good option for covering distance efficiently. Parks like Fire Island National Seashore and Hamilton Grange National Memorial are listed as nearby.
Myers Corner, NY
2h 49m117.5 mi one way
Myers Corner is a longer trip at 2.8 hours, offering a mixed highway and surface road experience with a drive score of 9. The terrain shifts to gently rolling, providing a bit more visual interest than the flatter options. Fire Island National Seashore is among the nearby parks.
Rhinebeck, NY
3h 19m139.9 mi one way
At 3.3 hours, Rhinebeck is one of the longer destinations, featuring mixed highway and surface roads with a drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, offering a change from flatter routes. Access to Fire Island National Seashore and General Grant National Memorial is noted.
Spackenkill, NY
2h 56m121.6 mi one way
Spackenkill is a 2.9-hour drive with a drive score of 9, utilizing mixed highway and surface roads. The terrain remains mostly flat, ensuring a smooth journey. Fire Island National Seashore and Hamilton Grange National Memorial are among the nearby park options.
Amenia, NY
3h 6m133.8 mi one way
Amenia is a 3.1-hour drive on mostly highway, holding a drive score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat, making for a straightforward trip. Fire Island National Seashore and General Grant National Memorial are listed as accessible parks.
Weekend trip
105 total in this range
Clyde, NY
7h 16m338.2 mi one way
This is the longest option at 7.3 hours, taking you to Clyde via mostly surface roads with a strong drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling. Notably, this route offers access to parks like Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights National Historical Park.
Adams, NY
7h 30m366.6 mi one way
Adams is the furthest destination at 7.5 hours, primarily using highway routes with a drive score of 9. This route features hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes, offering a different driving experience. Parks such as General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial are nearby.
Amboy, NY
6h 36m319.4 mi one way
Skaneateles, NY
6h 30m306.5 mi one way
Lyncourt, NY
6h 31m313.3 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
40 total in this range
Warsaw, NY
8h 7m392 mi one way
Hilton, NY
8h 28m394.1 mi one way
Edwards, NY
8h 10m385.5 mi one way
Chateaugay, NY
8h 10m395 mi one way
Charlotte, NY
8h 15m385.1 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Warsaw, NY
8h 7m392 mi one way
Buchanan, NY
2h 14m92.1 mi one way
Clyde, NY
7h 16m338.2 mi one way
Adams, NY
7h 30m366.6 mi one way
Warsaw, NY
8h 7m392 mi one way
Skaneateles, NY
6h 30m306.5 mi one way
Auburn, NY
6h 43m313.5 mi one way
Weedsport, NY
6h 55m318.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat and gently rolling terrain, spring drives are pleasant. Parks like Fire Island National Seashore are accessible for early season exploration.
Summer
The predominantly highway routes and flat terrain make summer travel to various destinations straightforward, with ample park access.
Fall
Enjoy the varied terrain, from flat to gently rolling, on fall drives. Nearby parks offer opportunities for autumn sightseeing.
Winter
Most routes feature flat or gently rolling terrain, suitable for winter driving. Park access remains a consistent feature across these options.
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