Rogersville, TN to Brentwood, NY is 689.2 miles and takes about 13 hours 27 minutes via I 81 and I 78, with a fuel budget near $105 and likely requiring an overnight stop. This long-haul drive will take you from the Southeast region into the Northeast, transitioning from Tennessee through several states before reaching New York. With 80% of the trip on highways, it's a route designed for covering distance efficiently. Consider this trip if you're looking for a straightforward way to get from point A to point B across a significant portion of the eastern US.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
344.6 miles from Rogersville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
427.2 mi
7h 52m
I 78
58 mi
1h 9m
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi
50m
Long Island Expressway
31.4 mi
44m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
26.1 mi
30m
West Stone Drive
22.9 mi
27m
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi
27m
Rogersville Bypass
11.6 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 427.2 mi, about 7h 52m
Traffic on I-81
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 191 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,780 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,300
Quietest
2 AM
~250 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogersville, TN and Brentwood, NY.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.9 mi·1 min·East Main Street
2
Turn left onto Park Boulevard
0.4 mi·44 sec·Park Boulevard
3
Turn right onto US 11W; SR 1; SR 70
0.9 mi·1 min·Rogersville Bypass
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11W; SR 1
11 mi·12 min·Rogersville Bypass
5
Continue on US 11W
10 mi·11 min·Lee Highway
6
Continue on US 11W
1.1 mi·1 min·West Stone Drive
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Continue on US 11W
0.6 mi·42 sec·Lee Highway
8
Continue on US 11W
22 mi·25 min·West Stone Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
10
Merge onto I 81
82 mi·1 hr 28 min·I 81
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81; US 11
140 mi·2 hr 33 min·I 81; US 11
Toward I 81 North, US 11 North: RoanokeUse the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 64; I 81
0.3 mi·17 sec·I 64; I 81
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
205 mi·3 hr 50 min·I 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·32 sec
17
Merge onto I 81
0.7 mi·1 min·George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 81
3.4 mi·4 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
19 mi·22 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi·45 sec
Exit 89Toward I 78 East: Allentown
21
Continue on I 78
7.6 mi·8 min·78th Division Highway
22
Continue on I 78; US 22
43 mi·50 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
58 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 78
Toward I 78 East: New JerseyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi·19 min·Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
7.8 mi·9 min·Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi·34 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York CityUse the slight left lane.
27
Merge onto I 78
0.7 mi·55 sec·Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·20 sec
Exit 58A-BToward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port NewarkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Merge onto I 78
1.0 mi·1 min·Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78; NJTP
5.9 mi·8 min·New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
31
Continue on I 78; NJTP
2.3 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Exit 14CUse the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi·54 sec·12th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi·4 min·Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
34
Take the exit
305 ft·10 sec
Toward BrooklynUse the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Continue on Beach Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker StreetUse the straight lane.
36
Continue on West Broadway
0.1 mi·34 sec·West Broadway
37
Turn right onto Grand Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Grand Street
38
Turn left onto Centre Street
0.1 mi·34 sec·Centre Street
39
Turn right onto Kenmare Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·Kenmare Street
Use the right lane.
40
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Delancey Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
41
Continue on Williamsburg Bridge
0.4 mi·50 sec·Williamsburg Bridge
42
Keep slight right at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
1.6 mi·3 min·Williamsburg Bridge
Toward Staten IslandUse the slight right lane.
43
Merge onto I 278
1.1 mi·1 min·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.8 mi·1 min·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 35A-BToward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·18 sec·this road
Exit 35Toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street
47
Keep slight right at fork
308 ft·8 sec
Exit 35BToward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th StreetUse the straight / slight left lanes.
48
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 35EToward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, RiverheadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island
50
Merge onto I 495
31 mi·44 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Take the exit
0.2 mi·17 sec
Exit 51Toward NY 231: Northport, BabylonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Turn straight onto South Service Road
1.3 mi·1 min·South Service Road
53
Continue on L I Exwy Service Road
1.4 mi·1 min·L I Exwy Service Road
54
Keep slight right at fork onto Express Drive South
0.3 mi·38 sec·Express Drive South
55
Turn right onto CR 13
2.2 mi·4 min·Crooked Hill Road
56
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.1 mi·19 sec·Wicks Road
57
Turn left onto CR 100
0.8 mi·1 min·Suffolk Avenue
Use the left lane.
58
Arrive at destination
CR 100
Trip Plan
Given the 13 hour 27 minute estimated duration, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to leave early in the morning to maximize daylight driving. With 3 stops suggested, pace yourself by taking breaks every few hours, especially during the lengthy 427.2-mile stretch on I 81. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $105, and service areas can be spaced out on the interstates. A good break point might be around the halfway mark, roughly 6-7 hours into your drive.
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 344.6 miles from Rogersville, TN, or about 6h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 427.2 miles.
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 152 miles or 2h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 344.6 miles or 6h 23m 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 344.6 miles or 6h 23m
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 11h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brentwood, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rogersville, TN 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 Rogersville, TN
Aim for roughly 345 miles and 6.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brentwood, NY
Aim for roughly 345 miles and 6.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 152 miles from Rogersville, TN.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 427.2 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 41
5 decision points cluster between mile 129.1 and 650.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
129.1 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|I 81; US 11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81; US 11 toward I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
8
632.9 mi into trip|~11h 58m in
Take the exit toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
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 58A-B
Toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port N...
8
650 mi into trip|~12h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street
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 35A-B
Toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Isla...
10
650.2 mi into trip|~12h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 35B
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhe...
9
650.3 mi into trip|~12h 30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35E
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhe...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$114.59 one way
$229.17 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg241 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$124.82
$249.63
premium
$5.18
$140.63
$281.27
diesel
$5.35
$145.17
$290.33
Estimated Tolls: $17.16
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(8.2 mi)$1.16
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
$115
Tolls
$17
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$262–$372
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 241.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $72 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
206.8
2
$72.37
$33.08
Efficient EV
172.3
1
$60.31
$27.57
EV Truck/SUV
275.7
3
$96.49
$44.11
Gas CO2
241 kg
EV CO2
81 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Rogersville, TN
Afternoon
in Rogersville on Wednesday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Brentwood, NY
Afternoon
in Brentwood on Wednesday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Isolated Rain Showers
N 3 mph21% chanceLive forecast
75°F
East Berlin, PA
455 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
6 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
13h 27m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 499.1
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway drive, with 80% of the 689.2 miles on interstates like I 81 and I 78. You'll experience a long stretch of 427.2 miles on I 81, which is a significant portion of the total distance. Expect dense exits and merging traffic as you approach urban areas, particularly in the latter half of the trip. The transition to surface roads, like William Penn Highway, will occur after the main interstate segments.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
58 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 427.2 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and I 78. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 129.1 miles in near I 81; US 11.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 41 significant decision points across 689.2 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 129.1 miles (I 81; US 11): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 632.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 650 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,299 ft9 ft
Total Climb
2,117 ft
Total Descent
3,328 ft
Highest Point
2,299 ft
~98.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,290 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rogersville, TN and Brentwood, NY, road signs point toward Marysville, New York City, Njtp, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island - among others.
Marysville
474.2 mi in|~8h 48m
New York City
631.8 mi in|~11h 56m
Njtp
632.9 mi in|~11h 58m
Manhattan
642.7 mi in|~12h 11m|via I 78
Brooklyn
644.7 mi in|~12h 16m
Staten Island
646.5 mi in|~12h 22m|via Williamsburg Bridge
Eastern Long Island
650 mi in|~12h 29m
Riverhead
650.2 mi in|~12h 30m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The longest stretch is about 427.2 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 345 miles on day one.
Expect about $17.16 in tolls one way, starting with Holland Tunnel. 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 74 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 Brentwood, 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 74 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 129.1 miles (I 81; US 11): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 632.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 650 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 13.5 hours each way, a round trip means 26.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brentwood, NY before the return drive.
