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Trip from New Bremen, 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

7h 14m

Distance

349.6 mi

563 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
7h 3m ★
6 AM
7h 14m
8 AM
7h 36m
10 AM
7h 22m
12 PM
7h 20m
3 PM
7h 23m
5 PM
7h 35m
8 PM
7h 8m

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

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Downtown New Bremen, NY, NY

New Bremen, NY

Clément Proust

Trip Overview

New Bremen, NY to Brookhaven, NY is 349.6 miles and takes about 7h 14m via New York State Thruway, Long Island Expressway, and State Highway 12, with a fuel budget near $58 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on major highways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. With just a couple of recommended stops, this route is well-suited for a single-day journey, provided you're comfortable with several hours on the road.

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

174.8 miles from New Bremen, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 201.9 mi 3h 53m
Long Island Expressway 43.5 mi 59m
State Highway 12 22.8 mi 31m
Bea Luck Road 19.6 mi 23m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
Erwin Parkway 9.7 mi 11m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Artz Road

524 ft · 24 sec · Artz Road
2

Turn right onto NY 812

3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 812
3

Turn left onto East State Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · East State Street
4

Continue on Ross Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ross Road
5

Turn left onto NY 12

20 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road
6

Continue on NY 12

0.8 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 12
7

Continue on NY 12

9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway
8

Continue on NY 12

22 mi · 30 min · State Highway 12
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
10

Merge onto NY 49

0.4 mi · 26 sec · State Route 49
11

Continue on I 790; NY 5

0.2 mi · 13 sec · I 790; NY 5
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 90 East
15

Merge onto I 90

84 mi · 1 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway
16

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.
17

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.
18

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
19

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.
20

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
22

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
23

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
25

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
27

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
29

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

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.
31

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
32

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Continue on I 295

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
36

Merge onto I 495

43 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 65 Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Turn straight onto Express Drive South

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Express Drive South
Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead
39

Turn slight right onto CR 16

4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
40

At end of road, turn right onto CR 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
41

Turn left onto CR 36

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Country Road
Use the left lane.
42

Arrive at destination

CR 36

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7h 14m drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you get closer to Long Island. With only 2 recommended stops, you can be strategic about when and where you pull over for breaks. The longest stretch on the New York State Thruway is over 200 miles, so plan your fuel and rest accordingly before embarking on that segment. The $58 fuel cost is an estimate, so keep an eye on gas prices and your tank level, particularly during that extended highway portion.

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 174.8 miles from New Bremen, NY, or about 3h 32m 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 77 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 174.8 miles or 3h 32m 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 51m

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 New Bremen, 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 New Bremen, NY

This is one driving day of about 349.6 miles and 7h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from New Bremen, 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 New York State Thruway for about 201.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Poughkeepsie, NY

175 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Whitesboro, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 174.8 miles from New Bremen, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 299.7

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Cafe Madison

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, New York

1.9 mi

Tool's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Delmar, New York

1.8 mi

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 299.7

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Cafe Madison

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 149.8

Albany, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+15189351094

Visit website

Tool's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 149.8

Delmar, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15184399111

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 299.7

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 299.7

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 274.7

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

Visit website

Barcelona Restaurant-Wine Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 149.8

Albany, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15184381144

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 274.7

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15512248072

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 124.9

Pattersonville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 249.7

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 249.7

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 74.9

Herkimer, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 249.7

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 249.7

Harriman, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 249.7

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 249.7

Harriman, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Geiger Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 324.6

Deer Park, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+16318932100

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 274.7

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Catch Air Paramus

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 274.7

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12016202125

Visit website

Boonville Black River Canal

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 25

Boonville, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13159426763

Visit website

Walt Whitman Birthplace Association

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 324.6

Huntington Station, New York

Hours: 1–4 pm

+16314275240

Visit website

Ready to Golf

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 274.7

River Edge, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+16093887728

Visit website

5 Wits Albany

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 149.8

Albany, New York

Hours: 12–8 pm

+15187592288

Visit website

Shooting Zone

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 274.7

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+12014401329

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 28

5 decision points cluster between mile 143.6 and 299.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
143.6 mi into trip | ~2h 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
261.7 mi into trip | ~5h 12m 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
263.1 mi into trip | ~5h 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
292.2 mi into trip | ~5h 54m 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
299.9 mi into trip | ~6h 4m 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

$57.55 one way

$115.09 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 122 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $62.23 $124.45
premium $4.92 $67.76 $135.52
diesel $5.61 $77.19 $154.37

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

$58

Tolls

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$115–$140

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 122.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 104.9 1 $36.71 $16.78
Efficient EV 87.4 0 $30.59 $13.98
EV Truck/SUV 139.8 1 $48.94 $22.37

Gas CO2

122 kg

EV CO2

41 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 16, 2026

Origin

New Bremen, NY

Morning in New Bremen on Sunday

Local time

7:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, NY

Morning in Brookhaven on Sunday

Local time

7:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

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

25 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

7h 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.

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 289.3
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 289.3
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 349.6
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 289.3
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 289.3
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 289.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a mix of highway cruising and more local road travel, with 33% of it on major highways. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 201.9 miles on the New York State Thruway, which will likely be your primary focus for a significant portion of the journey. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift from the open highway to what the data describes as a mixed drive, suggesting varied speeds and road types as you approach your destination on Long Island. Be prepared for this transition, as it requires adjusting your driving style.

33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
42 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

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 143.6 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 28 significant decision points across 349.6 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 143.6 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 263.1 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 New Bremen, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South, Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Eastern Long Island.

Genesee Street South

58.6 mi in | ~1h 16m

Boston

143.6 mi in | ~2h 56m | via New York State Thruway

Gsp South: Paterson

277.2 mi in | ~5h 32m

Fort Lee

277.2 mi in | ~5h 32m

New York

277.2 mi in | ~5h 32m

Eastern Long Island

299.9 mi in | ~6h 4m

About the Cities

Starting in New Bremen, 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 7h 14m. Total distance: 349.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

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 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 143.6 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 263.1 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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