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Trip from Brookhaven, NY to West Albany, 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

4h 19m

Distance

204.6 mi

329 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 6m ★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m

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

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Downtown West Albany, NY, NY

West Albany, NY

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

This 204.6-mile drive from Brookhaven, NY, to West Albany, NY, is planned for approximately 4 hours and 19 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day trip. The route is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of the drive on major roads like the Long Island Expressway, NY 17, and NJ 17. With an estimated fuel cost of $34, this trip is budget-friendly for a single driver. You'll be spending most of your time on the road, so planning for a single, efficient stop is likely all you'll need. This is a straightforward journey across the Northeast region, staying within New York State for its entirety.

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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

102.3 miles from Brookhaven, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 111.7 mi 2h 8m
Long Island Expressway 41.4 mi 55m
NJ 17 14.7 mi 18m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Horseblock Road 4.2 mi 6m
I 787 3.1 mi 4m
Cross Island Parkway 3.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 111.7 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and West Albany, 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 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

112 mi · 2 hr 8 min · NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Exit 23 Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy Use the slight right lane.
32

Continue on I 787

3.1 mi · 4 min · I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 37 sec
Exit 5 Toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston Use the slight right lane.
34

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the slight left lane.
35

Merge onto I 90

2.5 mi · 3 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 5 Toward Everett Road Use the slight right lane.
37

Turn right onto Everett Road Extension

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Everett Road Extension
38

Turn right onto Exchange Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Exchange Street
39

Turn left onto Sand Creek Road

71 ft · 2 sec · Sand Creek Road
40

Arrive at destination

Sand Creek Road

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 4-hour and 19-minute duration, this trip is best tackled in a single day. To make the most of your drive and avoid potential traffic, consider departing early in the morning. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $34, you can be quite flexible. The longest stretch without a major road change is 111.7 miles on NY 17, so plan your break before or after this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 111.7-mile mark on NY 17, as services might be less frequent in some areas.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102.3 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 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 45 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 102.3 miles or 2h 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 33m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brookhaven, NY

This is one driving day of about 204.6 miles and 4h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Brookhaven, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 111.7 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

102 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

Hillside, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.3 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 111.7 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 · early in the drive

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Queens, New York

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 55min in 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Little Neck, New York

2.7 mi

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glen Rock, New Jersey

2.9 mi

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 1h 14m in 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

+19172614093

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Plainview, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Lake Ronkonkoma County Park Home of Syag Sports

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16318544949

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Isham Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

American Italian Heritage Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Albany, New York

Hours: 12–2 pm

+15184351979

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 28

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

$33.68 one way

$67.36 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $36.42 $72.83
premium $4.92 $39.66 $79.31
diesel $5.61 $45.17 $90.35

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

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

$34

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.4 0 $21.48 $9.82
Efficient EV 51.2 0 $17.90 $8.18
EV Truck/SUV 81.8 1 $28.64 $13.09

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Brookhaven, NY

Late night in Brookhaven on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Albany, NY

Late night in West Albany on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Partly Sunny

SW 9 mph 11% chance Live forecast

63°F

Ramapo, NY

102 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

40 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

4h 19m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 63.5
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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 63.5
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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 63.5
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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 63.5
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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 63.5
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 predominantly highway-focused experience for this 4-hour-plus drive. With 94% of the route on major roadways, much of your time will be spent on the Long Island Expressway, NY 17, and NJ 17. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 111.7 miles, primarily on NY 17. This means you'll experience consistent driving speeds for significant portions of the journey. The character of the drive is largely about covering distance efficiently on well-traveled routes.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.7 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and Long Island Expressway. 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 28 significant decision points across 204.6 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 West Albany, 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

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

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 4h 19m. Total distance: 204.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.7 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $22.55 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 West Albany, 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 1 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.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at West Albany, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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