Origin
Amherst, NY
Morning in Amherst on Monday
Local time
8:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Drive Time
7h 21m
Distance
456.5 mi
735 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 11m
★
6 AM
7h 21m
8 AM
7h 42m
10 AM
7h 29m
12 PM
7h 27m
3 PM
7h 30m
5 PM
7h 41m
8 PM
7h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Amherst, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 456.5 miles and takes about 7h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 290 E, Youngmann Expressway, I 90 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $74.32 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
228.3 miles from Amherst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 21m drive with frequent turns across 456.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 59 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 290 E is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 21m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amherst, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Youngmann Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 414 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 414 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Auburn Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clark Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 290 E
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on Millersport Highway
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Millersport Highway
2
Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 E
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 290 E
3
Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 90 East: Albany
5
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
New York State Thruway
6
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
7
Keep slight right
328 ft
·
8 sec
8
Continue on State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
9
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
7 min
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
11
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
12
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
13
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dill Street
14
Continue on Loop Road
459 ft
·
17 sec
·
Loop Road
15
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
16
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
17
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
18
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
19
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
20
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
21
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
22
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
23
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 South: Binghamton
25
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
28
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
29
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
30
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
31
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
32
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
34
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
35
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
36
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
37
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
38
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
39
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
40
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
41
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
42
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
43
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
44
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
45
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
46
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
47
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
48
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
49
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
50
Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clearview Expressway
51
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
52
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
53
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
43 mi
·
59 min
·
Long Island Expressway
54
Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
55
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Express Drive South
56
Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
57
At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
58
Turn left onto South Country Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Country Road
59
Arrive at your destination
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 228.3 miles from Amherst, NY, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
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 100 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 228.3 miles or 3h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 23m
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 Amherst, 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 Amherst, NY
This is one driving day of about 456.5 miles and 7h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Amherst, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 228.3 mi from Amherst, NY · 3h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
228 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 228.3 miles from Amherst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$74.32 one way
$148.63 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
160 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $80.53 | $161.07 |
| premium | $4.88 | $87.76 | $175.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $101.42 | $202.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$74
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$122–$147
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 159.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 137 | 1 | $47.93 | $21.91 |
| Efficient EV | 114.1 | 1 | $39.94 | $18.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 182.6 | 2 | $63.91 | $29.22 |
Gas CO2
160 kg
EV CO2
53 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.
Destination
Brookhaven, NY
Morning in Brookhaven on Monday
Local time
8:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
228 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
15 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 21m 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 Amherst, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 456.5 miles and takes about 7h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 290 E, Youngmann Expressway, I 90 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 228.3 miles from Amherst, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $74.32 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 21m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amherst, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Amherst, NY to Brookhaven, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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