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Trip from Lake Erie Beach, 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

9h 33m

Distance

446.1 mi

718 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$73

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
9h 25m ★
6 AM
9h 33m
8 AM
9h 50m
10 AM
9h 39m
12 PM
9h 37m
3 PM
9h 40m
5 PM
9h 50m
8 PM
9h 28m

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

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Downtown Lake Erie Beach, NY, NY

Lake Erie Beach, NY

John Baker

Trip Overview

This 446.1-mile journey from Lake Erie Beach, NY, to Brookhaven, NY, is estimated to take 9 hours and 33 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost of approximately $73 and a recommendation for 2 days, this route is best enjoyed with an overnight stop. The drive predominantly utilizes local roads, making it a turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You'll be staying within New York State throughout this trip, traversing the Northeast region. Plan for a leisurely pace to fully appreciate this more intricate, local exploration.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

223.1 miles from Lake Erie Beach, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Erie Road — —
Beach Road — —
Eden Evans Center Road — —
Southwestern Boulevard — —
Big Tree Road — —
West Quaker Street — —
Quaker Road — —
Hamburg Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Erie Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Erie Beach, NY and Brookhaven, NY.

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Start on Kennedy Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kennedy Avenue
2

Turn left onto Erie Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Erie Road
3

Turn right onto Beach Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Beach Road
4

Continue on Eden Evans Center Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Eden Evans Center Road
5

Turn left onto Southwestern Boulevard

12 mi · 18 min · Southwestern Boulevard
6

Turn right onto Big Tree Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Big Tree Road
7

Continue on West Quaker Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Quaker Street
8

Continue on Quaker Road

5.2 mi · 8 min · Quaker Road
9

Continue on Hamburg Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Hamburg Street
10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamburg Street

36 ft · 1 sec · Hamburg Street
11

Exit the roundabout onto Hamburg Street

98 ft · 2 sec · Hamburg Street
12

Continue on Main Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
13

Continue on Big Tree Road

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road
14

Continue on Varysburg Road

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road
15

Continue on West Buffalo Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
16

Continue on West Buffalo Street

4.6 mi · 8 min · West Buffalo Street
17

Continue on Perry Center Road

7.4 mi · 10 min · Perry Center Road
18

Continue on Perry Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
19

Turn right onto Mount Morris Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
20

Continue on North Main Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
21

Continue on Sonyea Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
22

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 34 sec
23

Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway
24

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
25

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton
26

Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
27

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
28

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono
29

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg
30

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
31

Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
32

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
33

Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Leonia, Teaneck
34

Turn right onto Leonia

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Leonia
35

Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

453 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
36

Continue on Fort Lee Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
37

Continue on Main Street

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
38

Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

472 ft · 12 sec · George Washington Bridge
39

Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard
40

Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

312 ft · 5 sec · George Washington Bridge Upper Level
41

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 20 sec
42

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
43

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
44

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
45

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
46

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
47

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
48

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
49

Continue on Clearview Expressway

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
50

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

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
51

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
52

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

43 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway
53

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

0.2 mi · 28 sec · CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
54

Turn straight onto Express Drive South

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Express Drive South
55

Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
56

At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway
57

Turn left onto South Country Road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Country Road
58

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 9-hour, 33-minute estimated duration and the local road nature of this 446.1-mile trip, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving, especially since this route involves numerous turns. With two recommended stops, plan your overnight stay strategically to break up the driving and allow for rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as finding services on less-traveled local roads can sometimes be more challenging than on major highways. A specific tip for this route: utilize a reliable GPS with real-time traffic updates, as the frequent turns and local nature can lead to unexpected delays.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 223.1 miles from Lake Erie Beach, NY, or about 4h 46m into the drive.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 98 miles or 2h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 223.1 miles or 4h 46m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 223.1 miles or 4h 46m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8h 16m

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 Lake Erie Beach, 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.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lake Erie Beach, NY

Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Brookhaven, NY

Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Lake Erie Beach, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Union, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Union, NY

223 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Union, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Union, NY

223 mi · about 4.8h in

A practical overnight split lands near Union, NY after about 223 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 223.1 miles from Lake Erie Beach, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 223 miles or 4.8 hours on the road.

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

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leonia, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 382.4

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

2.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 382.4

+19172614093

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

2.7 mi

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 382.4

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 350.5

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 382.4

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 382.4

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

Visit website

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 382.4

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

Effy's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 382.4

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12122806200

Visit website

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 350.5

Boonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19739173334

Visit website

Noi Due Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $50 to $10 mile 382.4

New York, New York

Hours: Closed

+12127122222

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 382.4

New York, New York

+19172614093

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 382.4

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 382.4

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 382.4

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 382.4

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 350.5

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 127.5

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 414.3

Plainview, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 414.3

Woodbury, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 350.5

Rockaway, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 127.5

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 414.3

Syosset, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 350.5

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 382.4

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm

+12014611776

Visit website

Ross Dock Picnic Area

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 382.4

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

J. Hood Wright Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 382.4

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Bennett Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 382.4

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Firemen's Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 382.4

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015923750

Visit website

Fort Tryon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 382.4

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12127951388

Visit website

Fort Tryon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 382.4

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

Visit website

Riverbank State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 382.4

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+12126943600

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$73.43 one way

$146.86 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 156 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $79.40 $158.80
premium $4.92 $86.46 $172.93
diesel $5.61 $98.49 $196.99

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

$73

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$226–$336

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 156.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 133.8 1 $46.84 $21.41
Efficient EV 111.5 1 $39.03 $17.84
EV Truck/SUV 178.4 2 $62.45 $28.55

Gas CO2

156 kg

EV CO2

52 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lake Erie Beach, NY

Night in Lake Erie Beach on Saturday

Local time

9:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, NY

Night in Brookhaven on Saturday

Local time

9:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Union, NY

223 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

9h 33m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 446.1 miles. This profile suggests a route that requires constant attention to navigation and frequent adjustments. Without any significant highway stretches, the longest uninterrupted driving segment is not applicable, indicating a continuous engagement with local traffic patterns and potential for varied road conditions. As you progress, the road character will likely shift with changes in local environments rather than by transitioning to different types of major thoroughfares. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience focused on local routes.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
58 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Erie Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 33m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Erie Beach, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

9h 33m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 223 miles on day one.

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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Erie Beach, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.6 hours each way, a round trip means 19.1 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.

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

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