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 34m65 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.
Upper Brookville, NY
57m39.8 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.
Greenvale, NY
59m42.1 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.
Glenwood Landing, NY
1h42.7 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.
Stewart Manor, NY
1h 5m46.4 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.
Full-day getaway
31 total in this range
Buchanan, NY
2h 14m92.1 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.
Myers Corner, NY
2h 49m117.5 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.
Rhinebeck, NY
3h 19m139.9 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.
Spackenkill, NY
2h 56m121.6 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.
Amenia, NY
3h 6m133.8 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.
Weekend trip
110 total in this range
Clyde, NY
7h 16m338.2 mi one way
The longest option at 7.3 hours and 338.2 miles, this route utilizes mostly surface roads, offering a different driving experience. The terrain is gently rolling. Nearby, you can visit Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights National Historical Park.
Adams, NY
7h 30m366.6 mi one way
This 7.5-hour drive covering 366.6 miles is a significant journey. It's primarily highway driving, but the terrain is hilly with moderate elevation changes, offering a more dynamic landscape compared to closer destinations.
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 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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