Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Oswego, NY

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

Drive Time

7h 13m

Distance

347.1 mi

559 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

7h 3m ★

6 AM

7h 14m

8 AM

7h 35m

10 AM

7h 21m

12 PM

7h 19m

3 PM

7h 22m

5 PM

7h 34m

8 PM

7h 7m

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

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Brookhaven, NY

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city in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States

Oswego, NY

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Trip Overview

This 347-mile journey from Brookhaven, NY, to Oswego, NY, is a substantial drive, estimated to take around 7 hours and 13 minutes. Primarily utilizing highways like I 81 and the Long Island Expressway, this route is highway-focused, making it a feasible, albeit long, day trip. With a projected fuel cost of $57 and a plan for two stops, you can manage this trip efficiently. The drive traverses the Northeast region, staying within New York State. Given its length and highway-centric profile, prepare for a consistent pace to reach your destination within a single day.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

173.5 miles from Brookhaven, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	129.5 mi	2h 33m
Christopher Columbus Highway	68.2 mi	1h 20m
Long Island Expressway	41.4 mi	55m
I 380	27.7 mi	30m
Keystone Shortway	17.3 mi	24m
Oswego Road	8.7 mi	12m
I 690	8.6 mi	10m
State Route 48	7.7 mi	11m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 129.5 mi, about 2h 33m

Traffic on I-80

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 336 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~4,210 veh/hr typical · worst 4,900

Quietest

1 AM

~430 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.8×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 36

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South Country Road

Continue on South Country Road

354 ft · 16 sec · South Country Road

Turn straight onto CR 80

0.8 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway

Turn left onto CR 16

4.2 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Express Drive North

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Express Drive North

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 495 WEST: New York

Merge onto I 495

41 mi · 55 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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.

Merge onto CI

3.1 mi · 4 min · Cross Island Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 295

1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Toward Upper Level

Continue on I 95; US 1

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

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

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 80

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec

Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81

Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

66 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 81

Toward I 81 North: Syracuse Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 81

Toward Syracuse Use the straight lane.

Continue on I-81

0.4 mi · 26 sec · I-81

Continue on I 81

2.9 mi · 4 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 690 West: Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 690

8.6 mi · 10 min · I 690

Toward Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NY 690

7.0 mi · 7 min · NY 690

Continue on NY 48

8.7 mi · 12 min · Oswego Road

Continue on NY 48

2.4 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street South

Continue on NY 48

7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 48

Continue on NY 48

1.2 mi · 1 min · West River Road

Continue on NY 48

1.0 mi · 1 min · West 1st Street

Turn right onto Water Street

18 ft · 0 sec · Water Street

Arrive at destination

Water Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Brookhaven to avoid potential traffic, especially on the Long Island Expressway. With two recommended stops, plan for roughly one every three to four hours to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch is over 129 miles on I 81, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. This route is designed for direct travel, so focusing on efficient rest breaks will be key to a smooth arrival in Oswego.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 173.5 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 3h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.5 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 76 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 173.5 miles or 3h 42m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 55m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brookhaven, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brookhaven, NY

This is one driving day of about 347.1 miles and 7h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Brookhaven, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 129.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

174 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 173.5 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 I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.5 miles.

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 · first break window

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Little Neck, New York

Near the start, short detour

First break · 1h 2m in 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

2 mi

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

2.2 mi

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Juany's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 1h 33m in 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15512248030

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Juany's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15512248030

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15512248072

Visit website

Country Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv

Moscow, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 AM–3 PM

+15708423663

Visit website

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Dover, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Rockaway, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Huntington Station, New York

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Oswego, New York

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+13152166387

Visit website

H. Lee White Maritime Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Oswego, New York

Hours: 1–5 pm

+13153420480

Visit website

Geiger Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Deer Park, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+16318932100

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

The Adventure Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Cortland, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18663763907

Visit website

Walt Whitman Birthplace Association

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Huntington Station, New York

Hours: 1–4 pm

+16314275240

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Catch Air Hasbrouck

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12017132156

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

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.

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,...

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...

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,...

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

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

$56.15 one way

$112.30 round trip

$4.11/gal 25.4 MPG avg 121 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$60.93	$121.87
premium	$4.85	$66.25	$132.50
diesel	$4.80	$65.54	$131.08

Estimated Tolls: $22.83

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

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

$56

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$104–$129

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 121.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	104.1	1	$36.45	$16.66
Efficient EV	86.8	0	$30.37	$13.88
EV Truck/SUV	138.8	1	$48.59	$22.21

Gas CO2

121 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (66% 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Brookhaven, NY

Evening in Brookhaven on Monday

Local time

8:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Smoke

NW 3 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Oswego, NY

Evening in Oswego on Monday

Local time

8:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

N 5 mph 0% chance 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.

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

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 59.8

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 the majority of this trip, with 68% of the route utilizing major interstates and highways. You'll encounter stretches like Christopher Columbus Highway and the Long Island Expressway, which set a brisk pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 129.5 miles on I 81, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. This route's personality is defined by its efficiency, prioritizing forward momentum over winding scenic byways, making it a direct connection between your starting and ending points.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 129.5 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Christopher Columbus Highway. 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 27 significant decision points across 347.1 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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,758 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

2,439 ft

Total Descent

2,162 ft

Highest Point

1,758 ft

~173.5 mi in

Elevation Range

1,749 ft

Notable High Points

1,758 ft at ~173.5 miles +541 ft prominence

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 Oswego, 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

Hackensack

65.7 mi in | ~1h 32m

Albany

238.4 mi in | ~4h 58m | via I 81

Syracuse

306.7 mi in | ~6h 18m | via I 81

Baldwinsville

310.3 mi in | ~6h 23m

Fairgrounds

310.5 mi in | ~6h 24m | via I 690

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 Oswego, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1796

Oswego (population 17,000 in 2020) is a small city in Central New York on the southeastern shore of Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Oswego River.

Top landmarks

• Fort Ontario — state historic site of New York, United States
• Nash — World War II U.S. Army Large Tug (LT) class seagoing tugboat
• Safe Haven Museum and Education Center — in Oswego, New York

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 7h 13m. Total distance: 347.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 129.5 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $22.83 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.

Yes — we found about 28 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Oswego, 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. There are 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant 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 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Oswego, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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