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Trip from Village of the Branch, NY to New York City, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

49 mi

79 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

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Downtown Village of the Branch, NY, NY

Village of the Branch, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

most populous city in the United States

New York City, NY

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Trip Overview

Village of the Branch, NY to New York City, NY is 49 miles and takes about 1h 14m via Long Island Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, and Williamsburg Bridge, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and primarily highway profile, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, whether you're heading into the city for business or leisure. Plan for a straightforward drive that gets you from your starting point to your destination efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Island Expressway 37.6 mi 51m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway 2 mi 3m
Williamsburg Bridge 1.9 mi 4m
Wheeler Road 1.5 mi 2m
Hauppauge Road 1.3 mi 1m
Hauppauge Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
LIE North Service Road 0.5 mi <1m
Delancey Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 37.6 mi, about 51m

Traffic on I-495

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~4,880 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~521 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.4×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 24 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 Village of the Branch, NY and New York City, NY.

1

Start on NY 25

23 ft · 7 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn left onto NY 111

1.3 mi · 1 min · Hauppauge Road
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on NY 111

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hauppauge Boulevard
4

At end of road, turn right onto NY 111; CR 76

421 ft · 8 sec · Townline Road
5

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111

1.5 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Road
6

Turn right onto LIE North Service Road

0.5 mi · 53 sec · LIE North Service Road
Use the right lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
8

Merge onto I 495

38 mi · 51 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 17W Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 278

2.0 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
13

Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge

0.7 mi · 1 min · Williamsburg Bridge
Exit 32A Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge

1.2 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
15

Continue on Delancey Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on Kenmare Street

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Kenmare Street
17

At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto Howard Street

510 ft · 24 sec · Howard Street
19

Turn left onto Broadway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Broadway
Use the straight lane.
20

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North New Hyde Park, NY

25 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

North New Hyde Park, NY to New York City, NY

19.6 mi · 35m

Pacing Suggestions

Old Bethpage, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Roslyn, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Village of the Branch, 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 42.2 and 48.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
42.2 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17W Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
6
43.2 mi into trip | ~1h in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
7
43.3 mi into trip | ~1h in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
9
45.7 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | Williamsburg Bridge

Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 32A Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
7
48.3 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | Lafayette Street

At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.96 one way

$15.93 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $8.62 $17.24
premium $4.87 $9.39 $18.77
diesel $5.40 $10.42 $20.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.35
Efficient EV 12.3 0 $4.29 $1.96
EV Truck/SUV 19.6 0 $6.86 $3.14

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 25, 2026

Origin

Village of the Branch, NY

Late night in Village of the Branch on Sunday

Local time

3:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

SE 5 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

New York City, NY

Late night in New York City on Sunday

Local time

3:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain

SE 9 to 13 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

1h 14m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 81% of the 49 miles on expressways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 37.6 miles on the Long Island Expressway before transitioning to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and then the Williamsburg Bridge. Expect a high volume of exits and merges as you approach and enter the urban environment of New York City.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.6 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 Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 42.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 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.

On the drive from Village of the Branch, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.

Manhattan

45.7 mi in | ~1h 4m | via Williamsburg Bridge

About the Cities

Arriving in New York City, NY

Full guide →

“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624

New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.

Top landmarks

  • • Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
  • • National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
  • • Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City

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 1h 14m. Total distance: 49 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37.6 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 6 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 New York City, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 42.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New York City, NY before heading back.

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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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