Origin
Brentwood, NY
Evening in Brentwood on Sunday
Local time
6:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brentwood, NY to Manhattan, NY
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Brentwood to Manhattan, expect a 47.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays along the way. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, it is a budget-friendly option for those heading into the city. You will navigate primarily via local roads like Wicks Road, Crooked Hill Road, and the North Service Road. Because this route stays within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the drive. Consider this a straightforward, practical connection between Long Island and the heart of New York City.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.1 miles from Brentwood, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate a series of surface roads, meaning you should be prepared for frequent turns and steady attention to local traffic patterns. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Wicks Road, the driving experience is characterized by constant movement through intersections and community thoroughfares. This is not a route for cruising at high speeds; instead, it demands engagement with the nuances of local roadway navigation. Your time behind the wheel will be defined by these technical, stop-and-go conditions as you transition from suburban Brentwood into the urban density of Manhattan.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Crooked Hill Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near CR 13 / Wicks Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 44.3 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 0.8 miles (CR 13 / Wicks Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (Hunters Point Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 13 / Wicks Road
Turn right onto CR 13 / Wicks Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
38.9 mi into trip
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~55m in
Take the exit toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue
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 16
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point...
6
39.4 mi into trip
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~56m in
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Hunters Point Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Hunters Point Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
42.1 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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NY 25
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25 toward 60th Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 60th Street West
6
42.3 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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3rd Avenue
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 35.1 mi | 48m |
| Crooked Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Suffolk Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Queensboro Plaza | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Service Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 35.1 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on CR 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Suffolk Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wicks Road
Use the right lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 13
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Crooked Hill Road
4
Turn left onto North Service Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Service Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
6
Merge onto I 495
35 mi
·
48 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 16
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
80 ft
·
2 sec
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Laurel Hill Boulevard
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Hunters Point Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hunters Point Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Van Dam Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dam Street
11
Continue on Van Dam Street
113 ft
·
8 sec
·
Van Dam Street
12
Turn left onto NY 25
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
13
Continue on NY 25
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Queensboro Plaza
14
Continue on NY 25
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25
317 ft
·
11 sec
·
NY 25
Toward 60th Street West
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto East 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 60th Street
17
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 72nd Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
20
Turn left onto East 85th Street
507 ft
·
12 sec
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East 85th Street
21
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward West Side
22
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should account for the fact that local roads can become congested during peak commute hours. There are no planned stops on this route, making it an efficient point-to-point drive, so ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out to cover your $8 estimated cost. Keep your focus sharp on the navigation, as the lack of highway stretches means you will be relying on local signage and turn-by-turn directions for the entire 1 hour and 11 minutes. To make your trip smoother, check local traffic reports for Wicks Road and the North Service Road before you leave your driveway to avoid unnecessary delays on these specific local arteries.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 22.1 miles from Brentwood, NY, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.1 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 44.3 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.1 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brentwood, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brentwood, NY
This is one driving day of about 44.3 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brentwood, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 35.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.1 mi from Brentwood, NY · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 44.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Brentwood, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
The final approach into Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, 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
$7.21 one way
$14.42 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| premium | $4.88 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Manhattan, NY
Evening in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
6:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brentwood, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Crooked Hill Road, Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from Brentwood, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 44.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (CR 13 / Wicks Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (Hunters Point Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brentwood, NY to Manhattan, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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