This 332.9-mile drive from Geneva, NY to Brookhaven, NY will take approximately 7 hours and 8 minutes of pure driving time. It's a feasible day trip, but be prepared for a full day behind the wheel. The journey primarily utilizes the Keystone Shortway and I 81 before transitioning to the Long Island Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of $55, this route offers a straightforward passage across New York state. You'll likely make about 2 stops along the way, making it a manageable, if long, single-day adventure within the Northeast region.
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
166.4 miles from Geneva, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
80 mi
1h 37m
I 81
73.5 mi
1h 28m
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi
59m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
State Highway 96A
17.1 mi
23m
State Highway 79
15.2 mi
17m
Slaterville Road
11.1 mi
16m
Trumansburg Road
8.8 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 80 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
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Start on this road
203 ft·18 sec·this road
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At end of road, turn left
189 ft·21 sec
3
Turn sharp right onto US 20; NY 5
0.3 mi·33 sec·Lake Front Drive
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Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.6 mi·2 min·Waterloo-Geneva Road
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Turn right onto NY 96A
10 mi·14 min·State Highway 96A
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Keep slight left at fork onto NY 96A
6.7 mi·9 min·State Highway 96A
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Continue on NY 96A
0.2 mi·26 sec·North Street
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Continue on NY 96
485 ft·13 sec·North Town Line Road
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Continue on NY 96
3.0 mi·4 min·State Highway 96
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Turn left onto Center Road
1.4 mi·1 min·Center Road
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Turn right onto NY 89
3.4 mi·4 min·State Highway 89
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Turn right onto CR 141
0.9 mi·1 min·County Road 141
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Continue on CR 141A
1.5 mi·2 min·Powell Road
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Turn left onto NY 96
4.0 mi·5 min·State Highway 96
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Continue on NY 96
0.1 mi·11 sec·Trumansburg Road
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Continue on NY 96
1.4 mi·2 min·West Main Street
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Continue on NY 96
8.7 mi·12 min·Trumansburg Road
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Continue on NY 96
1.0 mi·2 min·Cliff Street
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Continue on NY 96
0.2 mi·22 sec·West Buffalo Street
20
Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
523 ft·24 sec·Taughannock Boulevard
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Turn left onto NY 79
510 ft·11 sec·West State Street
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Turn right onto NY 13; NY 34; NY 96; NY 79
345 ft·12 sec·South Fulton Street
Use the right lane.
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Turn left onto NY 79
0.8 mi·2 min·West Green Street
Use the slight left lane.
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Continue on NY 79
1.1 mi·2 min·East State Street
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Continue on NY 79
11 mi·16 min·Slaterville Road
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Continue on NY 79
15 mi·17 min·State Highway 79
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Continue on NY 79
3.1 mi·3 min·Main Street
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Turn right onto NY 26
0.6 mi·47 sec·NY 26
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 81 South
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Merge onto I 81
20 mi·24 min·I 81
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
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Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
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Merge onto I 80
80 mi·1 hr 37 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
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Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
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Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
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Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
45
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
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Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
49
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
51
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6BToward I 295 South: Throgs Neck BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
53
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
54
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Continue on I 295
3.2 mi·3 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 4E-WToward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 4EToward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
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Merge onto I 495
43 mi·59 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 65Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, ShirleyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi·21 sec·Express Drive South
Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead
61
Turn slight right onto CR 16
4.1 mi·6 min·Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
62
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
0.9 mi·1 min·Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
63
Turn left onto CR 36
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Country Road
Use the left lane.
64
Arrive at destination
CR 36
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Geneva to avoid the bulk of traffic. With 2 recommended stops, plan for one midway break and another closer to your destination. The 80-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway is your best opportunity for a longer, uninterrupted drive before the road conditions become more varied. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you approach Long Island, where services might be more spread out depending on your exact path on the Long Island Expressway. This route is best tackled in one day, so pacing yourself is key.
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 166.4 miles from Geneva, NY, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 73 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.4 miles or 3h 35m 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 45m
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 Geneva, 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 Geneva, NY
This is one driving day of about 332.9 miles and 7h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Geneva, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 80 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 40
5 decision points cluster between mile 151.2 and 283.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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151.2 mi into trip|~3h 18m in|US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
265.7 mi into trip|~5h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
266 mi into trip|~5h 34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
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275.4 mi into trip|~5h 49m 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
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283.2 mi into trip|~5h 59m 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
$54.80 one way
$109.59 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg117 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$59.25
$118.51
premium
$4.92
$64.52
$129.04
diesel
$5.61
$73.50
$147.00
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
$55
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.9
1
$34.95
$15.98
Efficient EV
83.2
0
$29.13
$13.32
EV Truck/SUV
133.2
1
$46.61
$21.31
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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 20, 2026
Origin
Geneva, NY
Morning
in Geneva on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brookhaven, NY
Morning
in Brookhaven on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Ramapo, NY
166 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
2 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 8m 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
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...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 275.5
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...
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 332.9
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
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...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 264
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 264
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for a significant portion of this journey. While 60% of the route is on highways, the character shifts from more open roads to a more complex driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 80 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a period of consistent travel. As you progress, particularly closer to Long Island, the drive will become more characterized by frequent intersections and local road navigation, requiring your attention.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
64 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 151.2 miles in near US 6.
Driving Effort10/10
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 40 significant decision points across 332.9 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 151.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 265.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 266 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Geneva, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.
Geneva is the name of both a town and a city in Ontario County, in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The City of Geneva is surrounded by the Town of Geneva.
Top landmarks
•St. Peter's Episcopal Church — church building in Geneva, New York, United States of America
•Ashcroft — historic home located at Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA
•Genesee Park Historic District — historic district in Geneva, Ontario County, New York
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 8m. Total distance: 332.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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 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 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 151.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 265.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 266 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.3 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.
