Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Late night in Brookhaven on Thursday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Chatham, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
179.2 mi
288 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 51m
★
6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chatham, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Chatham, NY covers 179.2 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Country Road, Montauk Highway, Horseblock Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.50 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
89.6 miles from Brookhaven, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 3m drive with frequent turns across 179.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Country Road 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 3m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookhaven, NY to Chatham, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Country Road | — | — |
| Montauk Highway | — | — |
| Horseblock Road | — | — |
| Express Drive North | — | — |
| I 495 WEST | — | — |
| Long Island Expressway | — | — |
| Cross Island Parkway | — | — |
| Cross Island Parkway North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Country Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Chatham, NY.
1
Start on South Country Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Country Road
2
Continue on South Country Road
354 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Country Road
3
Turn straight onto Montauk Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
4
Turn left onto Horseblock Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
5
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Express Drive North
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 495 WEST: New York
7
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
41 mi
·
55 min
·
Long Island Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
9
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
10
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
12
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
13
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
15
Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
16
Continue on New England Thruway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
New England Thruway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hutchinson Parkway North
18
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hutchinson River Parkway North
19
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 684 North: Brewster
21
Merge slight right
26 mi
·
30 min
22
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 West: Newburgh
24
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
18 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
26
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
62 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
27
Take the exit slight right toward NY 203: Austerlitz, Chatham
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
NY 203: Austerlitz, Chatham
28
Keep slight right
338 ft
·
13 sec
29
Turn straight onto State Highway 203
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 203
30
Turn right onto Hogel Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hogel Hill Road
31
Continue on Austerlitz Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Austerlitz Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 89.6 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 2h 1m 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 39 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.6 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chatham, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brookhaven, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Brookhaven, NY
This is one driving day of about 179.2 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Brookhaven, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.6 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.6 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chatham, NY
The final approach into Chatham, 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 Chatham, 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
$29.50 one way
$58.99 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $31.90 | $63.79 |
| premium | $4.92 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.57 | $79.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.10
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$30
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.82 | $8.60 |
| Efficient EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.68 | $7.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.09 | $11.47 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Chatham, NY
Late night in Chatham on Thursday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°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
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
4h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Chatham, NY covers 179.2 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Country Road, Montauk Highway, Horseblock Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.6 miles from Brookhaven, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.50 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 3m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookhaven, NY to Chatham, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookhaven, NY to Chatham, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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