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Trip from Floyd, NY to Brookhaven, 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

6h 14m

Distance

301.6 mi

485 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 2m ★
6 AM
6h 15m
8 AM
6h 40m
10 AM
6h 24m
12 PM
6h 21m
3 PM
6h 25m
5 PM
6h 39m
8 PM
6h 7m

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

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Downtown Floyd, NY, NY

Floyd, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

This 311-mile journey from Floyd, NY to Brookhaven, NY will take approximately 5 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. It's a manageable day trip, so you can easily complete it in one go without needing an overnight stay. Budget around $51 for fuel, as this route has a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on local roads for the entire duration. The drive offers a turn-heavy local experience, providing a good feel for the communities you pass through in the Northeast region of New York. You'll have one designated stop along the way, making it a well-paced excursion.

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

150.8 miles from Floyd, NY

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 201.9 mi 3h 53m
Long Island Expressway 43.5 mi 59m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
NY 49 6.3 mi 7m
Horseblock Road 4.1 mi 6m
Clearview Expressway 3.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 93

57 ft · 2 sec · Old Floyd Road
2

Turn left onto CR 58

2.2 mi · 5 min · Koenig Road
3

Turn left onto CR 88

1.1 mi · 2 min · River Road
4

Turn slight right onto CR 32

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Oriskany Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto CR 32

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Oriskany Road
6

Turn right onto River Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · River Street
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
8

Merge onto NY 49

6.3 mi · 7 min · NY 49
9

Continue on I 790; NY 5

0.2 mi · 13 sec · I 790; NY 5
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 90 East
13

Merge onto I 90

84 mi · 1 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway
14

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
16

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
18

Take the exit

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

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
20

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
21

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
25

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
27

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

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.
29

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
30

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Continue on I 295

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
34

Merge onto I 495

43 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 65 Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36

Turn straight onto Express Drive South

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Express Drive South
Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead
37

Turn slight right onto CR 16

4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
38

At end of road, turn right onto CR 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
39

Turn left onto CR 36

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Country Road
Use the left lane.
40

Arrive at destination

CR 36

Trip Plan

Given this is a 5-hour, 311-mile drive with a significant portion on local roads, departing early in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential evening traffic. Plan for your single stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary. Since there's no highway driving, pay close attention to speed limits and local road conditions, especially on the turn-heavy sections. The $51 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always keep an eye on your gauge, particularly when you're not on major interstates.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.8 miles from Floyd, NY, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 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 66 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 150.8 miles or 3h in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 59m

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 Floyd, 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 Floyd, NY

This is one driving day of about 301.6 miles and 6h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Floyd, 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 New York State Thruway for about 201.9 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

151 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.

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to Brookhaven, NY

89.3 mi · 2h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Amsterdam, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Poughkeepsie, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 150.8 miles from Floyd, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 201.9 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

Canali's Italian & American Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Schenectady, New York

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 1h 50m in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15183555323

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leonia, New Jersey

0.8 mi

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leeds, New York

1.4 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

Later in the drive, short detour

Home stretch · 1h 11m to go 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.4 mi

Canali's Italian & American Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15183555323

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Leeds, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Leeds, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15187193430

Visit website

Bellevue Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15183937720

Visit website

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Catskill, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15189432200

Visit website

Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15182806277

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Rotterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Rotterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Fultonville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Schenectady, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Port Washington, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Mountainville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Herkimer, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm

+12014611776

Visit website

Ross Dock Picnic Area

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12013367275

Visit website

Firemen's Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015923750

Visit website

Overpeck Park Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

J. Hood Wright Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

Bennett Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 29

5 decision points cluster between mile 95.6 and 252 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
95.6 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
213.7 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
215.1 mi into trip | ~4h 14m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
244.2 mi into trip | ~4h 55m 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
252 mi into trip | ~5h 5m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.65 one way

$99.29 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $53.68 $107.36
premium $4.92 $58.46 $116.91
diesel $5.61 $66.59 $133.18

Estimated Tolls: $32.64

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (201.9 mi) $10.09
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

$50

Tolls

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$107–$132

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 90.5 1 $31.67 $14.48
Efficient EV 75.4 0 $26.39 $12.06
EV Truck/SUV 120.6 1 $42.22 $19.30

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Floyd, NY

Late night in Floyd on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, NY

Late night in Brookhaven on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Ramapo, NY

151 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

18 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

6h 14m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a primarily local road experience on this route, with no highway driving at all. The profile is described as 'turn-heavy,' so be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you navigate Koenig Road, River Road, and Oriskany Road. This type of drive generally means you'll be moving at a more moderate pace, allowing you to observe your surroundings more closely. Without significant highway stretches, the journey is likely to feel more connected to the local landscape and communities.

Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 201.9 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 95.6 miles in near New York State Thruway.

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 29 significant decision points across 301.6 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 95.6 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 215.1 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Floyd, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Eastern Long Island.

Boston

95.6 mi in | ~1h 56m | via New York State Thruway

Gsp South: Paterson

229.2 mi in | ~4h 33m

Fort Lee

229.2 mi in | ~4h 33m

New York

229.2 mi in | ~4h 33m

Eastern Long Island

252 mi in | ~5h 5m

About the Cities

Starting in Floyd, NY

Full guide →

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 6h 14m. Total distance: 301.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 201.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $32.64 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 Brookhaven, 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 95.6 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 215.1 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brookhaven, NY before the return drive.

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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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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