Origin
Brentwood, NY
Late night in Brentwood on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brentwood, NY to New York City, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Brentwood to New York City is a straightforward 44.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes. Because this trip is short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel, keeping the trip quite affordable. Navigating this route involves transitioning from suburban Long Island into the heart of the city using a mix of local roads and major expressways. It is a highly practical connection for commuters or visitors looking to reach the city quickly. Whether you are heading in for a meeting or a day of exploration, the modest duration makes it a manageable drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 34 mi | 46m |
| Crooked Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Williamsburg Bridge | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Suffolk Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Delancey Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Service Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 34 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on CR 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Suffolk Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wicks Road
Use the right lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 13
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Crooked Hill Road
4
Turn left onto North Service Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Service Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
6
Merge onto I 495
34 mi
·
46 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
13
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenmare Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Howard Street
510 ft
·
24 sec
·
Howard Street
17
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Brentwood, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 43.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 13 / Wicks Road
Turn right onto CR 13 / Wicks Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
37.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
7
38.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
9
41.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Williamsburg Bridge
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
7
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Lafayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.34 one way
$14.68 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.64 | $17.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
New York City, NY
Late night in New York City on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
57°F
Thomaston, NY
22 mi in
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
15 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
1h 9m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 81% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Long Island Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 34 miles. The route begins with a brief transition onto Crooked Hill Road before merging onto the main artery of the expressway. As you approach the city, the character of the drive shifts as you navigate onto the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Expect a fast-paced environment that demands your attention as you move from the quieter outskirts toward the dense urban traffic patterns of the five boroughs.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Crooked Hill Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near CR 13 / Wicks Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (CR 13 / Wicks Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
140 ft
73 ft
Total Climb
67 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
140 ft
~3.7 mi in
Elevation Range
67 ft
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.
On the drive from Brentwood, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
Manhattan
41.3 mi in
|
~59m
|
via Williamsburg Bridge
About the Cities
Starting in Brentwood, NY
Full guide →Arriving in New York City, NY
Full guide →“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
- • Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
- • National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
- • Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This is an easy same-day round trip. At only 44.6 miles and 1 hour 9 minutes, you'll be in and out of the city with plenty of time to spare.
Family Friendly
The 1 hour 9 minute drive might be a bit long for very young kids, and the 10/10 complexity could be stressful for the driver. It's short enough, but be prepared for some intense navigation.
Solo Traveler
This drive is comfortable for a solo traveler. The 44.6-mile trip is short, and the highway focus means you won't be wrestling with tricky backroads.
EV Driver
This route is short enough on a single charge, at just 44.6 miles. However, there are 0 EV DC fast chargers listed, so plan your charging carefully before you leave.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 New York City, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (CR 13 / Wicks Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New York City, NY before heading back.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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