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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 Apr 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

$57

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

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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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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Oswego, 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 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 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 · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · 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

66 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 81
Toward Syracuse Use the straight lane.
33

Continue on I-81

0.4 mi · 26 sec · I-81
34

Continue on I 81

2.9 mi · 4 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
35

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 690 West: Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville Use the slight right lane.
36

Merge onto I 690

8.6 mi · 10 min · I 690
Toward Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Continue on NY 690

7.0 mi · 7 min · NY 690
38

Continue on NY 48

8.7 mi · 12 min · Oswego Road
39

Continue on NY 48

2.4 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street South
40

Continue on NY 48

7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 48
41

Continue on NY 48

1.2 mi · 1 min · West River Road
42

Continue on NY 48

1.0 mi · 1 min · West 1st Street
43

Turn right onto Water Street

18 ft · 0 sec · Water Street
44

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

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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.

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.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, 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.

Vestal, 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.

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.

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

$57.13 one way

$114.27 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 121 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $61.78 $123.56
premium $4.92 $67.27 $134.55
diesel $5.61 $76.64 $153.27

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

$57

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$105–$130

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, 2026-04-13.

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 Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Brookhaven, NY

Late night in Brookhaven on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Sunny

S 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:18PM EDT until April 14 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 3:13PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Destination

Oswego, NY

Late night in Oswego on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Ramapo, NY

174 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

30 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

7h 13m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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.

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 59.8
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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 59.8
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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 59.8
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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 59.8
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...

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.

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.

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 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. 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 — 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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