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Trip from Monticello, 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

3h 13m

Distance

146.1 mi

235 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 1m ★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 6m

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

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the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson

Monticello, NY

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Trip Overview

This 146.1-mile trip from Monticello, NY, to Brookhaven, NY, is designed for a single day, taking about 3 hours and 13 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Long Island Expressway, NY 17, and NJ 17, this route is heavily highway-focused, making it an efficient journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, it's a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway within the Northeast region. The drive is best suited for those who prefer covering distance on main roads, with the flexibility of a single-day itinerary allowing for spontaneous detours if desired.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

73 miles from Monticello, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Island Expressway 43.5 mi 59m
NY 17 41.4 mi 49m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
New York State Thruway 13.7 mi 15m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Horseblock Road 4.1 mi 6m
Clearview Expressway 3.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 43.5 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 42

2.2 mi · 3 min · Broadway
2

Enter roundabout

224 ft · 12 sec
Toward NY 17
3

Continue

85 ft · 1 sec
Toward NY 17
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
5

Merge onto NY 17

40 mi · 48 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 87

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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.
10

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
11

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.
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
14

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
19

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
21

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

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.
23

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
24

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Continue on I 295

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

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

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
28

Merge onto I 495

43 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 65 Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Turn straight onto Express Drive South

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Express Drive South
Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead
31

Turn slight right onto CR 16

4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
32

At end of road, turn right onto CR 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
33

Turn left onto CR 36

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Country Road
Use the left lane.
34

Arrive at destination

CR 36

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour 13-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, especially with the longest stretch being over 43 miles. Consider departing earlier in the morning to avoid potential traffic on the Long Island Expressway as you approach your destination. While there's only one recommended stop, planning for a brief break midway will help keep you refreshed. Remember that the $24 fuel cost is an estimate, so always check current prices before you go.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73 miles from Monticello, NY, or about 1h 30m 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 32 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 35m

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 Monticello, 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 Monticello, NY

This is one driving day of about 146.1 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Monticello, 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 Long Island Expressway for about 43.5 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

73 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yonkers, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73 miles from Monticello, 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

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 93.9

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paramus, New Jersey

1.8 mi

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Little Neck, New York

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83.5

+19172614093

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 93.9

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 73

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 93.9

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 73

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

Visit website

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 83.5

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.9

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 104.3

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Effy's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83.5

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12122806200

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83.5

New York, New York

+19172614093

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83.5

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 83.5

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 73

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 114.8

Plainview, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 31.3

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Monticello, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 31.3

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 41.7

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 41.7

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 114.8

Woodbury, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 41.7

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pilot Travel Center

0 mi from route

Sloatsburg Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Long Island Welcome Center

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.9 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.2 mi from route

Fred R. Harrison Service Complex

1.6 mi from route

Middletown Rest Area

2 mi from route

J. Hood Wright Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 83.5

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Bennett Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 83.5

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Fort Tryon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 83.5

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12127951388

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 83.5

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

Fort Tryon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 83.5

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

Visit website

Ross Dock Picnic Area

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 83.5

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 83.5

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm

+12014611776

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 83.5

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 42.9 and 96.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
42.9 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
59.6 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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
88.6 mi into trip | ~1h 53m 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
96.4 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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

$24.05 one way

$48.10 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $26.00 $52.01
premium $4.92 $28.32 $56.63
diesel $5.61 $32.26 $64.51

Estimated Tolls: $23.23

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (13.7 mi) $0.68

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

$24

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.8 0 $15.34 $7.01
Efficient EV 36.5 0 $12.78 $5.84
EV Truck/SUV 58.4 0 $20.45 $9.35

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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

Monticello, NY

Late night in Monticello on Sunday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, NY

Late night in Brookhaven on Sunday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Patchy Fog

E 5 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

73 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

3h 13m 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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 85.6
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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 80.6
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 146.1
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 ~23 min detour Free near mile 85.6
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...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 85.6
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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 85.6
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 route, with 81% of the drive on main roads. You'll encounter stretches on the Long Island Expressway, NY 17, and NJ 17, which are designed for consistent speed and distance. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 43.5 miles on the Long Island Expressway, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While largely a highway grind, the transition between these major arteries should provide some variation, though the overall character remains geared towards efficient travel.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 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 NY 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.9 miles in.

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 25 significant decision points across 146.1 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 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 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 Monticello, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Eastern Long Island.

Nyst: Albany

42.9 mi in | ~52m

New York City

42.9 mi in | ~52m

Gsp South: Paterson

73.7 mi in | ~1h 31m

Fort Lee

73.7 mi in | ~1h 31m

New York

73.7 mi in | ~1h 31m

Eastern Long Island

96.4 mi in | ~2h 3m

About the Cities

Starting in Monticello, 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 3h 13m. Total distance: 146.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). 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 $23.23 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.

Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Brookhaven, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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

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