Spanning 72.8 miles across New York, this route connects Hastings-on-Hudson to Brookhaven in roughly 1 hour and 32 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip works perfectly as a straightforward day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to drive straight through or break up the journey as you see fit. Planning for a single day of travel is ideal given the duration and the nature of the roads involved.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.7 miles from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi
59m
Saw Mill River Parkway
5.2 mi
6m
Horseblock Road
4.1 mi
6m
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.4 mi
4m
Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi
3m
Bronx River Parkway
2.8 mi
4m
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi
3m
Mosholu Parkway
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 43.5 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
173 ft·6 sec·Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto Farragut Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Farragut Avenue
3
Turn straight onto Farragut Parkway
0.4 mi·49 sec·Farragut Parkway
4
Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
5.2 mi·6 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on HH
0.4 mi·32 sec·Henry Hudson Parkway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
1.4 mi·2 min·Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
7
Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road
1.0 mi·2 min·West Gun Hill Road
8
Take the ramp
429 ft·10 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
9
Continue on this road
385 ft·9 sec·this road
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
10
Merge onto BR
2.8 mi·4 min·Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·47 sec
Exit 4Toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington BridgeUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
457 ft·15 sec·Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut
14
Merge onto I 95
1.4 mi·2 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
17
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 295
3.2 mi·3 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 4E-WToward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 4EToward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
21
Merge onto I 495
43 mi·59 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 65Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, ShirleyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi·21 sec·Express Drive South
Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead
24
Turn slight right onto CR 16
4.1 mi·6 min·Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
25
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
0.9 mi·1 min·Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto CR 36
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Country Road
Use the left lane.
27
Arrive at destination
CR 36
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of scheduling your departure to avoid peak local traffic patterns. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of these local roads can make the 1 hour and 32 minute drive feel more active than a straight highway run. While no specific stops are built into this 72.8-mile transit, carrying a small buffer in your $12 fuel budget is a wise move for unexpected detours. Focus your planning on navigating the local parkways efficiently, as these roads demand constant navigation. Embracing the flexibility of this short distance allows you to easily adjust your timing if you encounter heavy local congestion.
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 35.7 miles from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, or about 52m 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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 52m 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 26m
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 Hastings-on-Hudson, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
This is one driving day of about 71.4 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Hastings-on-Hudson, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.1 and 65.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
12.1 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, 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 4
Toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washing...
8
13.9 mi into trip|~22m 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
21.7 mi into trip|~33m 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
21.9 mi into trip|~33m 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
65.6 mi into trip|~1h 33m 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
$11.75 one way
$23.51 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$12.71
$25.42
premium
$4.92
$13.84
$27.68
diesel
$5.61
$15.76
$31.53
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
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
$12
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.4
0
$7.50
$3.43
Efficient EV
17.9
0
$6.25
$2.86
EV Truck/SUV
28.6
0
$10.00
$4.57
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
Morning
in Hastings-on-Hudson on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brookhaven, NY
Morning
in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Hillside, NY
36 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
9 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
1h 42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 12.3
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 12.3
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 71.4
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 12.3
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 12.3
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 12.3
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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating off the major highway system, as this route features a 0% highway share. Your journey relies on local thoroughfares like Farragut Avenue, Farragut Parkway, and the Saw Mill River Parkway to reach your destination. The lack of long, uninterrupted highway stretches means you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires more attention than a typical high-speed transit route.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 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 Saw Mill River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 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 Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park, Eastern Long Island, Centereach, Shirley and Cr 101: Yaphank - among others.
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 1h 42m. Total distance: 71.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). 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 $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck 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 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 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.
