Trip from Almond, NY to Brookhaven, NY

Drive Time

7h 22m

Distance

361.3 mi

582 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

7h 12m ★

6 AM

7h 23m

8 AM

7h 43m

10 AM

7h 30m

12 PM

7h 28m

3 PM

7h 31m

5 PM

7h 42m

8 PM

7h 16m

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

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Almond, NY

Marek Kupiec

Trip Overview

The drive from Almond, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 361.3 miles and takes about 7h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125.6 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.82 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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

180.7 miles from Almond, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 22m highway drive covering 361.3 miles, with most of the trip on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. The longest continuous stretch is about 125.6 miles on Southern Tier Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 125.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,865 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

1,868 ft

Total Descent

3,183 ft

Highest Point

1,865 ft

~195.7 mi in

Elevation Range

1,856 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 179.7 miles in near US 6.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 361.3 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 179.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 294.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 294.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

179.7 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...

294.2 mi into trip | ~5h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...

294.5 mi into trip | ~5h 48m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

303.9 mi into trip | ~6h 2m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

311.7 mi into trip | ~6h 13m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Almond, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.

Mt Pocono

179.7 mi in | ~3h 32m | via US 6

Milford

180.4 mi in | ~3h 33m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

294.2 mi in | ~5h 48m

Leonia

294.5 mi in | ~5h 48m

Teaneck

294.5 mi in | ~5h 48m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

296.7 mi in | ~5h 52m

Eastern Long Island

311.7 mi in | ~6h 13m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	125.6 mi	2h 26m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 81	53.4 mi	1h 3m
Long Island Expressway	43.5 mi	59m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
Christopher Columbus Highway	5.5 mi	5m
Horseblock Road	4.1 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 125.6 mi, about 2h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Almond, NY and Brookhaven, NY.

Start on Chapel Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Chapel Street

At end of road, turn left onto CR 2

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Karrdale Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

126 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

Merge onto I 495

43 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 65 Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Express Drive South

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Express Drive South

Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead

Turn slight right onto CR 16

4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn right onto CR 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto CR 36

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Country Road

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

CR 36

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 180.7 miles from Almond, NY, or about 3h 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.6 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 180.7 miles or 3h 33m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Almond, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Almond, NY

This is one driving day of about 361.3 miles and 7h 22m.

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

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 125.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 180.7 mi from Almond, NY · 3h 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

181 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 180.7 miles from Almond, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.6 miles.

Arriving in Brookhaven, NY

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.82 one way

$117.64 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 126 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$63.74	$127.48
premium	$4.88	$69.46	$138.92
diesel	$5.64	$80.27	$160.54

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00

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

$59

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$106–$131

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 126.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	108.4	1	$37.94	$17.34
Efficient EV	90.3	1	$31.61	$14.45
EV Truck/SUV	144.5	1	$50.58	$23.12

Gas CO2

126 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Almond, NY

Afternoon in Almond on Sunday

Local time

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, NY

Afternoon in Brookhaven on Sunday

Local time

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

181 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.

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

21 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

7h 22m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Almond, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 361.3 miles and takes about 7h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 180.7 miles from Almond, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Almond, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 9 ft to 1,865 ft elevation with about 1,868 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Almond, NY to Brookhaven, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Brookhaven, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Almond, NY

Brookhaven, NY

Same local time

21 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 22m on the road

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