Stony Brook, NY Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Stony Brook, NY is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 101 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Stony Brook, NY head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
303.1 mi
Syracuse, NY
Quickest Drive
1h 17m
The Bronx, NY
Plan Around Stony Brook, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Stony Brook, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Stony Brook, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Stony Brook, NY
Driving from Stony Brook, NY
Expect an average of 101 miles and about 2h 17m behind the wheel when leaving Stony Brook, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 196 miles (4h 11m), while the shortest is just 50 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Stony Brook, NY are West Albany, NY (196.4 mi, 4h 11m), Brooklyn, NY (56.3 mi, 1h 22m), and The Bronx, NY (50.3 mi, 1h 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 101-mile trip from Stony Brook, NY, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Stony Brook, NY and 2 routes heading into Stony Brook, NY, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 50 to 196 miles.
The longest mapped route from Stony Brook, NY covers 196 miles and takes approximately 4h 11m. Shorter options start at just 50 miles.
The average route from Stony Brook, NY runs about 101 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 101-mile trip from Stony Brook, NY costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Stony Brook, NY include West Albany, NY, Brooklyn, NY and The Bronx, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Stony Brook, NY
Trips to Stony Brook, NY
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