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Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Edwards, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 10m

Distance

385.5 mi

620 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 3m ★
6 AM
8h 11m
8 AM
8h 27m
10 AM
8h 16m
12 PM
8h 15m
3 PM
8h 17m
5 PM
8h 26m
8 PM
8h 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 Edwards, NY, NY

Edwards, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

This 385.5-mile journey from Brookhaven, NY, to Edwards, NY, will take approximately 8 hours and 10 minutes of driving time. It's a route best split over two days, offering a comfortable pace and allowing for rest. The drive is primarily highway-focused, utilizing major arteries like the Long Island Expressway, New York State Thruway, and NY 17. With an estimated fuel cost of $63, this trip through the Northeast region of New York is a practical option for those seeking to cover distance efficiently. Planning for two stops along the way will break up the drive nicely.

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

192.8 miles from Brookhaven, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 117.5 mi 2h 15m
New York State Thruway 63 mi 1h 12m
Long Island Expressway 41.4 mi 55m
Bea Luck Road 19.6 mi 23m
State Highway 812 16.7 mi 20m
Indian River Road 16.1 mi 19m
NJ 17 14.7 mi 18m
State Highway 12 12 mi 16m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 117.5 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
16

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
17

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22

Merge onto NJ 4

6.7 mi · 9 min · NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah Use the straight lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17
28

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
29

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17
30

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

118 mi · 2 hr 15 min · NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

63 mi · 1 hr 12 min · New York State Thruway
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
32

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 29A Toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville Use the slight right lane.
33

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · this road
34

Continue on NY 169

1.9 mi · 2 min · NY 169
35

At end of road, turn left onto NY 5; NY 167; NY 169

0.7 mi · 1 min · NY 5; NY 167; NY 169
36

Turn right onto NY 167

0.3 mi · 36 sec · South Ann Street
37

At end of road, turn left onto NY 169

9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street
38

Continue on NY 28

3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28
39

Continue on NY 28

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
40

Continue on NY 28

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28
41

Continue on NY 28

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
42

Continue on NY 8; NY 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 8
43

Turn right onto NY 28

6.0 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28
44

Turn right onto NY 12

11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12
45

Continue on NY 12; NY 28

9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway
46

Continue on NY 12

0.8 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 12
47

Continue on NY 12

20 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road
48

Turn right onto Ross Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ross Road
49

Continue on East State Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · East State Street
50

At end of road, turn right onto NY 812

8.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 812
51

Continue on NY 812

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
52

Continue on NY 812

16 mi · 19 min · Indian River Road
53

At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812

2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3
54

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
55

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

0.4 mi · 59 sec · State Street
56

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

0.3 mi · 38 sec · State Highway 812
57

Continue on NY 812

7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812
58

Continue on NY 812

2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road
59

Turn right onto NY 58

6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 58
60

Turn left onto Gouverneur Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Gouverneur Road
61

Continue on New Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · New Street
62

Turn right onto Maple Avenue

85 ft · 2 sec · Maple Avenue
63

Arrive at destination

Maple Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8-hour drive, consider splitting it into two days. Aim to depart early to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your two planned stops. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 117.5-mile stretch on NY 17, as services can be more spread out in certain sections. Breaking the drive into two roughly four-hour segments will make it much more manageable and enjoyable.

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 192.8 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.5 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 85 miles or 1h 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 192.8 miles or 4h 2m 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 192.8 miles or 4h 2m

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 6h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edwards, 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.

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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 Brookhaven, NY

Aim for roughly 193 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Edwards, NY

Aim for roughly 193 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Brookhaven, 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 NY 17 for about 117.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Poughkeepsie, NY

193 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 Poughkeepsie, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Poughkeepsie, NY

193 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Poughkeepsie, NY after about 193 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 192.8 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 193 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Giovanna's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ramsey, New Jersey

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 82.6

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12018255835

Visit website

Café Panache

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ramsey, New Jersey

1.7 mi

The Mindful Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ramsey, New Jersey

1.7 mi

Giovanna's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 82.6

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12018255835

Visit website

Café Panache

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $10 mile 82.6

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 12–1:30 pm

+12019340030

Visit website

The Mindful Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.6

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+12016493600

Visit website

Manche Pani

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 82.6

Airmont, New York

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18455334174

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.1

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Yoffee Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 82.6

Airmont, New York

Hours: 8 am–12:30 pm

+18453563100

Visit website

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 165.2

Catskill, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15189432200

Visit website

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 165.2

Leeds, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour Expensive mile 82.6

Saddle River, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 82.6

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 27.5

Plainview, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 220.3

Pattersonville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 110.2

Mountainville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 110.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 110.2

Cornwall, New York

+18455343899

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 110.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

RED E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 27.5

Huntington Station, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Walt Whitman Birthplace Association

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 27.5

Huntington Station, New York

Hours: 1–4 pm

+16314275240

Visit website

Geiger Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 27.5

Deer Park, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+16318932100

Visit website

Bannerman Castle

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 110.2

Beacon, New York

+18452372636

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 55.1

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

St. Mary's Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 55.1

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17184025155

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 55.1

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 55.1

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 55.1

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 33

5 decision points cluster between mile 47.3 and 63.3 — 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
63.1 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

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. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
9
63.3 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$63.46 one way

$126.91 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 135 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $68.62 $137.23
premium $4.92 $74.72 $149.43
diesel $5.61 $85.11 $170.23

Estimated Tolls: $25.70

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (63 mi) $3.15

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

$63

Tolls

$26

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$219–$329

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 134.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 115.6 1 $40.48 $18.50
Efficient EV 96.4 1 $33.73 $15.42
EV Truck/SUV 154.2 1 $53.97 $24.67

Gas CO2

135 kg

EV CO2

45 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brookhaven, NY

Night in Brookhaven on Saturday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edwards, NY

Night in Edwards on Saturday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

10 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

8h 10m 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

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 66.5
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 66.5
View on nps.gov
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
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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 66.5
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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 66.5
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 66.5
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-focused drive for about 66% of this route. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on major interstates and parkways, which generally means consistent speeds and fewer traffic lights. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 117.5 miles on NY 17, offering a substantial period of open road. While predominantly highway, the transition between these main roads will provide some variation as you travel upstate.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
63 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.5 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and New York State Thruway. 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 33 significant decision points across 385.5 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 Edwards, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Upper Level and Njtp South: Hackensack - among others.

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

Upper Level

60.6 mi in | ~1h 24m | via I 95; US 1

Njtp South: Hackensack

63.1 mi in | ~1h 28m

Gsp South

70.2 mi in | ~1h 38m

Gsp North

70.2 mi in | ~1h 38m

Newark

70.2 mi in | ~1h 38m

Mahwah

70.2 mi in | ~1h 38m

New York State Thruway North: Albany

85.4 mi in | ~1h 58m | via NY 17

Dolgeville

265.9 mi in | ~5h 26m

About the Cities

Starting in Brookhaven, NY

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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 117.5 miles on NY 17. 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 193 miles on day one.

Expect about $25.70 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 Edwards, 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 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 — 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 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Edwards, 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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