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Trip from Stockport, 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 59m

Distance

175.7 mi

283 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 47m ★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 52m

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

town in Greater Manchester, England

Stockport, NY

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Stockport, NY, to Brookhaven, NY? This 175.7-mile drive will take you approximately 3 hours and 59 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day journey. The route primarily utilizes major highways, including the Long Island Expressway and I-684, with a significant portion on the Taconic State Parkway. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within New York State. The drive is predominantly highway-focused, offering an efficient way to travel between these two Northeast locations. You can expect a straightforward trip without the need for an overnight stay.

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

87.8 miles from Stockport, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Island Expressway 43.5 mi 59m
Taconic State Parkway 42.8 mi 58m
I 684 26.8 mi 31m
I 84 15.5 mi 18m
Hutchinson River Parkway 13.6 mi 19m
State Highway 82 4.8 mi 6m
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 Stockport, NY and Brookhaven, NY.

1

Start on Chittenden Road

175 ft · 7 sec · Chittenden Road
2

Turn straight onto CR 25

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hudson Avenue
3

Turn right onto CR 25B

0.2 mi · 32 sec · County Road 25B
4

Turn left onto US 9

1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 22
5

Continue on US 9

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Stottville Village Road
6

Continue on US 9

2.8 mi · 5 min · Fairview Avenue
7

At end of road, turn right onto Columbia Street

252 ft · 6 sec · Columbia Street
8

Turn slight left onto Prospect Avenue

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Prospect Avenue
9

Turn left onto US 9

2.7 mi · 4 min · Worth Avenue
10

Turn left onto US 9; NY 23

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 9; NY 23
11

Continue on US 9; 23

0.3 mi · 23 sec · US 9; 23
12

Turn straight onto NY 82

4.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 82
13

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 1 min
14

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

43 mi · 58 min · Taconic State Parkway
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
16

Merge onto I 84

15 mi · 18 min · I 84
17

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 68A Toward I 684 South: White Plains Use the right lane.
18

Merge onto I 684

27 mi · 31 min · I 684
19

Keep slight left at fork

1.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City Use the straight lane.
20

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway

5.9 mi · 8 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

141 ft · 4 sec
Exit 2A Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Merge onto I 95

0.4 mi · 31 sec · New England Thruway
25

Continue on I 95

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695

2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on I 295

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
31

Merge onto I 495

43 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 65 Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Turn straight onto Express Drive South

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Express Drive South
Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead
34

Turn slight right onto CR 16

4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
35

At end of road, turn right onto CR 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
36

Turn left onto CR 36

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Country Road
Use the left lane.
37

Arrive at destination

CR 36

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour 59-minute duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip. To maximize your time and minimize traffic, consider departing early in the morning. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you approach the 43.5-mile stretch on the Long Island Expressway, where services might be spaced further apart. The $29 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra for unforeseen needs.

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 87.8 miles from Stockport, NY, or about 1h 59m 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 39 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.8 miles or 1h 59m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 15m

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 Stockport, 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 Stockport, NY

This is one driving day of about 175.7 miles and 3h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Stockport, 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 Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ossining, NY

88 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

Ossining, NY to Brookhaven, NY

84.4 mi · 2h 2m

Pacing Suggestions

Poughkeepsie, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ossining, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.8 miles from Stockport, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 101.6 and 126 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
101.6 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

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

Use the straight lane. Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
8
116.7 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue

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 2A Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, St...
8
116.7 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
9
118.7 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
8
126 mi into trip | ~2h 50m 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

$28.92 one way

$57.84 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $31.27 $62.55
premium $4.92 $34.05 $68.11
diesel $5.61 $38.79 $77.58

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.7 0 $18.45 $8.43
Efficient EV 43.9 0 $15.37 $7.03
EV Truck/SUV 70.3 0 $24.60 $11.24

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Stockport, NY

Late night in Stockport on Sunday

Local time

5:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, NY

Late night in Brookhaven on Sunday

Local time

5:55 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

31 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 59m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of your journey on major roadways. You'll experience long stretches of open road, including a continuous 43.5 miles on the Long Island Expressway. The Taconic State Parkway and I-684 offer a blend of efficient travel and parkway aesthetics. While largely a high-speed experience, the transition between these main arteries will define the rhythm of your drive. Expect consistent progress as you navigate these well-traveled corridors.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 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 Taconic State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 101.6 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 175.7 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 101.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 miles: 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 Stockport, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Long Island and Eastern Long Island.

New York City

101.6 mi in | ~2h 15m

Long Island

118.7 mi in | ~2h 40m | via I 695

Eastern Long Island

126 mi in | ~2h 50m

About the Cities

Starting in Stockport, 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 59m. Total distance: 175.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.5 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 101.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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