Origin
Brewster, NY
Afternoon in Brewster on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brewster, NY to Stillwater, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brewster, NY
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Stillwater, NY
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
The drive from Brewster, NY to Stillwater, NY covers 12.6 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 6, South Lake Boulevard, Brewster Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on US 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Brewster, NY to Stillwater, NY covers 12.6 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near Church Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brewster, NY to Stillwater, NY is easy. At 24m with 40% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 6): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 6
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| South Lake Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Brewster Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Carmel Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Michael Neuner Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 5.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brewster, NY and Stillwater, NY.
1
Start on Michael Neuner Drive
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Michael Neuner Drive
2
Continue on US 6
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Carmel Avenue
3
Continue on US 6
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brewster Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Church Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Church Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 6
6
Continue on NY 6N
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Lake Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Arrive at destination
NY 6N
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.15 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Stillwater, NY
Afternoon in Stillwater on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
24m 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 Brewster, NY to Stillwater, NY covers 12.6 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 6, South Lake Boulevard, Brewster Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Brewster, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.07 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.
The drive from Brewster, NY to Stillwater, NY is easy. At 24m with 40% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 6): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brewster, NY to Stillwater, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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