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Trip from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Brookhaven, NY

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

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

84.1 mi

135 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m

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

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Chestnut Ridge, NY

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Trip Overview

This 84.1-mile drive from Chestnut Ridge, NY, to Brookhaven, NY, is a straightforward 1 hour and 59-minute journey, making it a perfect day trip. Primarily utilizing major highways like the Long Island Expressway and the Cross Bronx Expressway, this route is largely highway-focused, accounting for 83% of the total distance. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, it's an economical option for getting across Long Island. You'll be spending the bulk of your time on the Long Island Expressway, which features a continuous stretch of 43.5 miles. This route is entirely within New York, so you won't be crossing regional boundaries.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42 miles from Chestnut Ridge, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Island Expressway 43.5 mi 59m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Garden State Parkway 6.4 mi 7m
Horseblock Road 4.1 mi 6m
Chestnut Ridge Road 3.5 mi 6m
Clearview Expressway 3.2 mi 3m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 43.5 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

105 ft · 14 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto NY 45

3.5 mi · 6 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Turn left onto CR 92

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Glen Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
5

Merge onto GSP

3.6 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
6

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 163 Toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto NJ 17

0.7 mi · 51 sec · NJ 17
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
11

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
12

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
16

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
18

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
21

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on I 295

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
25

Merge onto I 495

43 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 65 Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Turn straight onto Express Drive South

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Express Drive South
Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead
28

Turn slight right onto CR 16

4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
29

At end of road, turn right onto CR 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
30

Turn left onto CR 36

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Country Road
Use the left lane.
31

Arrive at destination

CR 36

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this 84.1-mile route is easily manageable in a single day. You can leave anytime, but avoiding peak rush hour traffic on the Cross Bronx Expressway and Long Island Expressway is advisable. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 43.5 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you get on that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical trip, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the longer highway portions.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42 miles from Chestnut Ridge, NY, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.5 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 19 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42 miles or 1h in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chestnut Ridge, NY

This is one driving day of about 84.1 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Chestnut Ridge, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 43.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hillside, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hillside, NY

42 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

Yonkers, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42 miles from Chestnut Ridge, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paramus, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 12

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Little Neck, New York

1.7 mi

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Queens, New York

2.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 18

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.6 mi

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

2.9 mi

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 12

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 36

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 36

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 36

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 36

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 36

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Sayola Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 18

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12018712182

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 18

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24

New York, New York

+19172614093

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 18

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 54.1

Plainview, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 48

Jericho, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 42

Port Washington, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 48

Syosset, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 48

Hicksville, NY

+18668167584

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 54.1

Woodbury, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 48

Jericho, New York

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 48

Hicksville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 18

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 12

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Sunshine Pottery & Paint

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 18

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12015415559

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 24

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Escape Room NJ

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 18

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+12018151784

Visit website

Catch Air Paramus

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 12

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12016202125

Visit website

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 18

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12013367275

Visit website

Bergen Performing Arts Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 18

Englewood, New Jersey

+12012271030

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 78.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
10.3 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 163 Toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington...
8
26.7 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
8
34.4 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

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 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
8
34.6 mi into trip | ~50m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, East...
8
78.3 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley

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 65 Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shi...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.84 one way

$27.69 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $14.97 $29.94
premium $4.92 $16.30 $32.60
diesel $5.61 $18.57 $37.14

Estimated Tolls: $22.93

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
Garden State Parkway (6.4 mi) $0.38

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

$14

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.2 0 $8.83 $4.04
Efficient EV 21 0 $7.36 $3.36
EV Truck/SUV 33.6 0 $11.77 $5.38

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Chestnut Ridge, NY

Afternoon in Chestnut Ridge on Sunday

Local time

1:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, NY

Afternoon in Brookhaven on Sunday

Local time

1:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

NE 2 to 6 mph 35% chance Live forecast

42°F

Hillside, NY

42 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

3 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

1h 59m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 20.3
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 ~7 min detour Free near mile 20.3
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 near mile 84.1
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 ~21 min detour Free near mile 20.3
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 20.3
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 20.3
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 on this 84.1-mile trip, with 83% of the drive on major roadways. You'll navigate through sections of the NJ 4, Cross Bronx Expressway, and the well-trafficked Long Island Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 43.5 miles on the Long Island Expressway, so be prepared for sustained highway driving. While not a scenic tour, this route prioritizes efficient travel between its New York destinations.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.5 mi on Long Island Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and NJ 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.1 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Eastern Long Island, Centereach and Shirley - among others.

Gsp South: Paterson

11.7 mi in | ~17m

Fort Lee

11.7 mi in | ~17m

New York

11.7 mi in | ~17m

Eastern Long Island

34.4 mi in | ~49m

Centereach

78.3 mi in | ~1h 49m

Shirley

78.3 mi in | ~1h 49m

Cr 101: Yaphank

78.6 mi in | ~1h 50m | via Express Drive South

Riverhead

78.6 mi in | ~1h 50m | via Express Drive South

About the Cities

Arriving 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 1h 59m. Total distance: 84.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.5 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $22.93 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.

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 Brookhaven, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brookhaven, NY before heading back.

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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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