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Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Crugers, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

89.5 mi

144 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Crugers, NY, NY

Crugers, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

This 89.5-mile drive from Brookhaven, NY, to Crugers, NY, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 11 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's an economical option for a single-day journey, so you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes the Long Island Expressway and the Sprain Brook Parkway, offering a direct path through New York. Given its relatively short duration and highway-centric profile, this drive is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points in the Northeast region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.7 miles from Brookhaven, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Island Expressway 41.4 mi 55m
Sprain Brook Parkway 12.6 mi 17m
NY 9A 9.6 mi 14m
Horseblock Road 4.2 mi 6m
Cross Island Parkway 3.1 mi 4m
Throgs Neck Expressway 2.5 mi 3m
South Columbus Avenue 2.3 mi 3m
New England Thruway 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 41.4 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Crugers, NY.

1

Start on CR 36

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South Country Road
2

Continue on South Country Road

354 ft · 16 sec · South Country Road
3

Turn straight onto CR 80

0.8 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway
4

Turn left onto CR 16

4.2 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
5

Turn left onto Express Drive North

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Express Drive North
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
7

Merge onto I 495

41 mi · 55 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 31N-S Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 31N Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto CI

3.1 mi · 4 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 295

1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
13

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 695

1.8 mi · 2 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 10 Toward I 695 North: New Haven Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 95

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bruckner Expressway
16

Continue on I 95

2.0 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Take the exit

351 ft · 16 sec
Exit 13 Toward Conner Street Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue
19

Turn left onto Conner Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Conner Street
20

Continue on NY 22

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Provost Avenue
21

Continue on NY 22

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue
22

Turn slight right onto NY 22

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
23

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway West Use the left lane.
24

Merge onto Cross County Parkway

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway
25

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 6 Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
27

Merge onto Bronx River Parkway

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Bronx River Parkway
28

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

13 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Continue on Taconic State Parkway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North Use the slight right lane.
31

Continue on NY 9A; NY 100

9.6 mi · 14 min · NY 9A; NY 100
32

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward NY 9A: Montrose, Buchanan
33

Turn left onto NY 9A

0.5 mi · 1 min · Albany Post Road
Use the left lane.
34

Turn left onto Springvale Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Springvale Road
35

Arrive at destination

Springvale Road

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour, 11-minute duration, starting your trip in Brookhaven, NY, with a morning departure can help you avoid potential traffic on the Long Island Expressway. With no designated stops in the data, you have flexibility to pull over for fuel or a break when needed, though keep an eye on your fuel gauge as the estimated cost is only $15. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 41.4 miles, so plan accordingly for any personal needs before embarking on that segment. This drive is best suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.7 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.7 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crugers, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brookhaven, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brookhaven, NY

This is one driving day of about 89.5 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Brookhaven, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 41.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Vernon, NY

45 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

Plainview, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hillside, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Brookhaven, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Queens, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 6m in / 1h 6m to go 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Little Neck, New York

2 mi

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

2 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 38min to go 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

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Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Gavi Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $50 to $10

Armonk, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19142736900

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Plainview, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Woodbury, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Syosset, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Jericho, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Woodbury, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Plainview, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

RED E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Huntington Station, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Plainview, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Lake Ronkonkoma County Park Home of Syag Sports

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16318544949

Visit website

Geiger Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Deer Park, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+16318932100

Visit website

Kensico Dam Plaza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Valhalla, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19142314033

Visit website

Cranberry Lake Preserve

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

West Harrison, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19144281005

Visit website

Eisenhower Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

East Meadow, New York

+15165720348

Visit website

Can You Escape? LI

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Mineola, New York

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+15162469939

Visit website

Walt Whitman Birthplace Association

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Huntington Station, New York

Hours: 1–4 pm

+16314275240

Visit website

Long Island Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Garden City, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15162245800

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 47.3 and 62.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
47.3 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

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 31N-S Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge,...
10
47.5 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 31N Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
50.9 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

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 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...
8
53.9 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 North: New Haven

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10 Toward I 695 North: New Haven
8
62.9 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway

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 6 Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.73 one way

$29.46 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $15.93 $31.86
premium $4.92 $17.35 $34.69
diesel $5.61 $19.76 $39.52

Estimated Tolls: $6.69

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New England Thruway (2 mi) $0.14

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

$15

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.8 0 $9.40 $4.30
Efficient EV 22.4 0 $7.83 $3.58
EV Truck/SUV 35.8 0 $12.53 $5.73

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Brookhaven, NY

Late night in Brookhaven on Tuesday

Local time

4:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Rain Showers

W 5 to 16 mph 90% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 2:19AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Crugers, NY

Late night in Crugers on Tuesday

Local time

4:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Mount Vernon, NY

45 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.

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

9 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

2h 11m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fire Island National Seashore

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
Park Closure: Pet Restrictions, Beach Driving Closures in Effect March 15 through Labor Day
Caution: Avian Influenza (HPAI) Suspected in Dead Birds in Seashore Areas
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

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...

7 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 55.7
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 55.7
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 55.7
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 52.6
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 52.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-dominated experience on this route, with 71% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Long Island Expressway, including a continuous stretch of 41.4 miles. The Sprain Brook Parkway and NY 9A will then guide you the rest of the way. This profile suggests a consistent pace, with limited opportunities for slower, scenic detours. The character is largely that of efficient travel, prioritizing getting you to your destination quickly.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.4 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 Sprain Brook Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.3 miles in.

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 25 significant decision points across 89.5 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 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Brookhaven, NY and Crugers, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Cross County Parkway West and Bronx Parkway North.

Kennedy Airport

47.3 mi in | ~1h 4m

Cross Island Parkway North

47.5 mi in | ~1h 5m

Bronx

50.9 mi in | ~1h 10m

New England

50.9 mi in | ~1h 10m

Cross County Parkway West

62.1 mi in | ~1h 29m

Bronx Parkway North

63 mi in | ~1h 31m

About the Cities

Starting 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

Arriving in Crugers, NY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 89.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.4 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.69 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck 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.

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 Crugers, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange 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 Crugers, NY before heading back.

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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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