Origin
Arkwright, NY
Night in Arkwright on Saturday
Local time
9:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arkwright, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 38m
Distance
471.1 mi
758 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$78
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 30m
★
6 AM
9h 38m
8 AM
9h 56m
10 AM
9h 44m
12 PM
9h 43m
3 PM
9h 45m
5 PM
9h 55m
8 PM
9h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arkwright, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 471.1-mile journey from Arkwright, NY, to Brookhaven, NY, is a substantial drive that's best split over two days, taking approximately 9 hours and 38 minutes. With a highway share of 75%, expect a highway-focused experience for most of the trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $78, and you'll make about two planned stops along the way. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent driving environment from start to finish. Given the duration, planning an overnight stay is highly recommended to avoid an overly long single day behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
235.6 miles from Arkwright, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 207.8 mi | 4h 1m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| Long Island Expressway | 43.5 mi | 59m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 83 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Conewango Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 207.8 mi, about 4h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkwright, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
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Start on NY 83
1.7 mi
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2 min
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State Highway 83
2
Continue on NY 83
1.5 mi
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2 min
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Black Corner Street
3
Continue on NY 83
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Fredonia Hamlet Road
4
Continue on NY 83
1.5 mi
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2 min
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State Highway 83
5
Continue on NY 83
2.3 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 83
6
Continue on NY 83
2.5 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 83
7
Continue on NY 83
2.0 mi
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2 min
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North Road
8
Continue on NY 83
1.3 mi
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2 min
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North Main Street
9
Continue on NY 83
3.6 mi
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5 min
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South Road
10
Continue on NY 83
0.1 mi
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15 sec
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State Highway 83
11
Turn left onto US 62
1.5 mi
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2 min
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Seager Hill Road
12
Turn straight onto NY 241
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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Conewango Road
13
Continue on NY 241
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Conewango Road
14
Continue on NY 241
1.3 mi
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1 min
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State Highway 241
15
Continue on NY 241
4.0 mi
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5 min
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Conewango Road
16
Turn right onto NY 394
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Main Street
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
18
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
208 mi
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4 hr 1 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
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4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
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25 min
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I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
24
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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5 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
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23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
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9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
30
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
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Main Street
32
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
33
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
35
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
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20 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 95 EXPR
37
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
39
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
41
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
42
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Continue on I 295
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 4E
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
46
Merge onto I 495
43 mi
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59 min
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Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 65
Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Express Drive South
Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead
49
Turn slight right onto CR 16
4.1 mi
·
6 min
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Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
50
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
51
Turn left onto CR 36
0.4 mi
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50 sec
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South Country Road
Use the left lane.
52
Arrive at destination
CR 36
Trip Plan
For this 9-hour and 38-minute drive, splitting it into two days is the most sensible approach to enjoy the journey without fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours. With two recommended stops, plan for one midway through your first day and another on the second day to break up the 471.1 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 207.8 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, as services can sometimes be more spread out on these longer highway segments.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 235.6 miles from Arkwright, NY, or about 4h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 207.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 104 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 235.6 miles or 4h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 235.6 miles or 4h 43m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arkwright, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arkwright, NY
Aim for roughly 236 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brookhaven, NY
Aim for roughly 236 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 104 miles from Arkwright, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 207.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
236 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Union, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
236 mi · about 4.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Union, NY after about 236 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 104 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 235.6 miles from Arkwright, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 207.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 236 miles or 4.8 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 295 decision points cluster between mile 289.4 and 421.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
289.4 mi into trip
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~5h 47m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
404 mi into trip
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~8h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
404.3 mi into trip
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~8h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
413.7 mi into trip
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~8h 18m in
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I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
8
421.4 mi into trip
|
~8h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$77.55 one way
$155.09 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
165 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $83.85 | $167.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $91.31 | $182.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $104.01 | $208.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$230–$340
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 164.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 141.3 | 1 | $49.47 | $22.61 |
| Efficient EV | 117.8 | 1 | $41.22 | $18.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 188.4 | 2 | $65.95 | $30.15 |
Gas CO2
165 kg
EV CO2
55 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brookhaven, NY
Night in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
9:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
53°F
Union, NY
236 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 38m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 406.1
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 406.1
View on nps.gov
Fire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 471.1
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 406.1
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 406.1
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 406.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Your drive will largely consist of highway travel, with 75% of the route on interstates. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Southern Tier Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 207.8 miles. While primarily highway-focused, the route incorporates segments of the Keystone Shortway and I-81, offering some variation in the road's character as you transition between these major arteries. Expect a consistent pace for much of the drive, punctuated by these shifts in highway designation.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 207.8 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 289.4 miles in near US 6.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 471.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 289.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 404 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 404.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arkwright, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.
Mt Pocono
289.4 mi in
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~5h 47m
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via US 6
Milford
290.2 mi in
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~5h 49m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
404 mi in
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~8h 3m
Leonia
404.3 mi in
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~8h 4m
Teaneck
404.3 mi in
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~8h 4m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
406.5 mi in
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~8h 8m
Eastern Long Island
421.4 mi in
|
~8h 28m
About the Cities
Arriving in Brookhaven, NY
Full guide →Founded 1655
Brookhaven is the largest town in Suffolk County, part of Long Island, New York. With 485,000 residents (2020). It includes a patchwork of villages and other communities, and is the only town on the island to touch both the Long Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean. The villages of Belle Terre, Bellport, Lake Grove, Mastic Beach, Old Field, Patchogue, Poquott, Port Jefferson, and Shoreham are semi-autonomous, and provide their own services in addition to those provided by the town. Other prominent communities include Mount Sinai, Stony Brook, and Fire Island, a long and car-free resort island off the south coast of the town.
Top landmarks
- • Wardenclyffe Tower — early experimental wireless transmission station designed and built by Nikola Te...
- • West Meadow Beach Historic District — historic district in the United States
- • Stony Brook Grist Mill — watermill
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 207.8 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 236 miles on day one.
Expect about $22.55 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brookhaven, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 289.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 404 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 404.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Fire Island National Seashore (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.6 hours each way, a round trip means 19.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brookhaven, NY before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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