Trip from Addison, NY to Brookhaven, NY

Drive Time

5h 36m

Distance

326.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Addison, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 326.7 miles and takes about 5h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Front Street, Highway 417 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

163.4 miles from Addison, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 36m drive with frequent turns across 326.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	0 mi	0m
Front Street	0 mi	0m
Highway 417	0 mi	0m
Addison Road	0 mi	0m
I 99 North	0 mi	0m
I 86 East	0 mi	0m
Southern Tier Expressway	0 mi	0m
I 81 South	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Main Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on South Street

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Continue on Main Street

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Continue on Front Street

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Continue on State Highway 417

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Continue on Addison Road

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Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 15 North

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight right to continue on I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

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Keep slight left to continue on I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

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Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

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Turn right onto Leonia

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Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

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Continue on Fort Lee Road

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Continue on Main Street

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Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

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Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight left

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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

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Continue on Clearview Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley

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Turn straight onto Express Drive South

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Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

42

At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway

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Turn left onto South Country Road

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 163.4 miles from Addison, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 163.4 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Addison, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Addison, NY

This is one driving day of about 326.7 miles and 5h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Addison, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Amity, NY

163 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Brookhaven, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brookhaven, NY.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 163.4 mi from Addison, NY

Apalachin, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Amity, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 163.4 miles from Addison, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$51.56	$103.13
midgrade	$4.48	$57.64	$115.27
premium	$4.86	$62.52	$125.05
diesel	$4.69	$60.38	$120.75

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 114.3 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Addison, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 326.7 miles and takes about 5h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, Front Street, Highway 417. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 163.4 miles from Addison, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.