Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Night in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Hilton, 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 28m
Distance
394.1 mi
634 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 21m
★
6 AM
8h 28m
8 AM
8h 44m
10 AM
8h 34m
12 PM
8h 32m
3 PM
8h 35m
5 PM
8h 43m
8 PM
8h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hilton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Embarking on the journey from Brookhaven, NY, to Hilton, NY, covers 394.1 miles and is estimated to take approximately 8 hours and 28 minutes. Given the duration, this trip is best split over two days to allow for a more relaxed pace and to fully appreciate the drive. You'll be navigating a mix of highways, including I 81 and the Long Island Expressway, with about 52% of the route on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $65. This route is entirely within New York, traversing from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast, offering a solid drive through the state.
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
197 miles from Brookhaven, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 97.3 mi | 1h 55m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 68.2 mi | 1h 20m |
| Long Island Expressway | 41.4 mi | 55m |
| New York State Thruway | 30.3 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Eastern Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Clinton Street | 10.5 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 97.3 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Hilton, NY.
1
Start on CR 36
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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South Country Road
2
Continue on South Country Road
354 ft
·
16 sec
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South Country Road
3
Turn straight onto CR 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Montauk Highway
4
Turn left onto CR 16
4.2 mi
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6 min
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Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi
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14 sec
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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
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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
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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
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8 min
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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
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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
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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 left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 69
Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 80
68 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
27
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
28
Continue on I 380
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 380
Use the straight lane.
29
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
32
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 52
Toward NY 13: Cortland
33
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
34
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
35
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
36
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
37
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Clinton Street
38
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
39
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
40
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
41
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Lake Street
42
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
East Genesee Street
43
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Fulton Street
44
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
45
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
Use the left lane.
46
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
47
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
48
Continue on NY 318
319 ft
·
10 sec
·
NY 318
Use the right lane.
49
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Route 414
Use the right lane.
50
Continue on NY 414
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
51
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Use the left lane.
52
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Use the straight / right lanes.
53
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
54
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 45
Toward I 490: Rochester
Use the slight right lane.
55
Continue on I 490
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 21
Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
Use the slight right lane.
57
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit
Use the slight right lane.
58
Merge onto NY 590
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
59
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10A
Toward NY 104 West: Greece
Use the slight right lane.
60
Merge onto NY 104
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
62
Continue on NY 104
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ridge Road
63
Continue on NY 104
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
West Ridge Road
64
Turn right onto NY 261
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Manitou Road
65
Turn left onto NY 18
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Parma Center Road
66
Turn right onto NY 18; NY 259
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hilton-Parma Corners Road
67
Continue on NY 18; NY 259
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Avenue
68
At end of road, turn left onto NY 18; NY 259
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
69
Arrive at destination
NY 18
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2-day trip from Brookhaven to Hilton, consider departing early in the morning on your first day to maximize your driving time. With two recommended stops planned, you can break up the nearly 400 miles effectively. Pay attention to the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile; this means staying focused on navigation, especially as you transition off I 81. The longest stretch without a break is over 97 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. A good midpoint for your overnight stay would be around the halfway mark, approximately 4 to 5 hours into your drive.
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 197 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 4h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 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 87 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 197 miles or 4h 9m 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 197 miles or 4h 9m
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 7h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilton, 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 197 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hilton, NY
Aim for roughly 197 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 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 I 81 for about 97.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
197 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 Ramapo, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
197 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 197 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 197 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 197 miles or 4.2 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 465 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
8
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.87 one way
$129.74 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
138 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $70.15 | $140.29 |
| premium | $4.92 | $76.38 | $152.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $87.01 | $174.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $24.35
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(30.3 mi)
$1.52
New Jersey Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.28
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
$65
Tolls
$24
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: 137.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 118.2 | 1 | $41.38 | $18.92 |
| Efficient EV | 98.5 | 1 | $34.48 | $15.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 157.6 | 1 | $55.17 | $25.22 |
Gas CO2
138 kg
EV CO2
46 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
Hilton, NY
Night in Hilton on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ramapo, NY
197 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
7 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 28m 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.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 312.5
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 326.1
View on nps.gov
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
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 67.9
View on nps.gov
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 67.9
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
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...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 67.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a dynamic experience rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. With a highway share of 52%, you'll encounter stretches of faster travel interspersed with more winding, local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 97.3 miles on I 81, providing a good segment of highway driving before transitioning to other road types. Expect the road's personality to shift, requiring active navigation as you move between different types of thoroughfares throughout the 8 hours and 28 minutes of travel time.
Only 52% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
69 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.3 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 46 significant decision points across 394.1 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 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.
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 Hilton, 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
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~1h 4m
Cross Island Parkway North
47.5 mi in
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~1h 5m
Bronx
50.9 mi in
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~1h 10m
New England
50.9 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Upper Level
60.6 mi in
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~1h 24m
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via I 95; US 1
Njtp South: Hackensack
63.1 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Hackensack
65.7 mi in
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~1h 32m
Albany
238.4 mi in
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~4h 58m
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via I 81
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 Hilton, NY
Full guide →Founded 1885
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.3 miles on I 81. 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 197 miles on day one.
Expect about $24.35 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 Hilton, 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 — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 16.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hilton, 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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