Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Morning in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Hammond, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 20m
Distance
400.2 mi
644 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 13m
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6 AM
8h 21m
8 AM
8h 36m
10 AM
8h 26m
12 PM
8h 24m
3 PM
8h 27m
5 PM
8h 35m
8 PM
8h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hammond, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Hammond, NY covers 400.2 miles and takes about 8h 20m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
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 $65.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
200.1 miles from Brookhaven, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 10m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Brookhaven, NY
Full guide →Founded 1655
Brookhaven is the largest town in Suffolk County, part of Long Island, New York. With 485,000 residents (2020). It includes a patchwork of villages and other communities, and is the only town on the island to touch both the Long Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean. The villages of Belle Terre, Bellport, Lake Grove, Mastic Beach, Old Field, Patchogue, Poquott, Port Jefferson, and Shoreham are semi-autonomous, and provide their own services in addition to those provided by the town. Other prominent communities include Mount Sinai, Stony Brook, and Fire Island, a long and car-free resort island off the south coast of the town.
Top landmarks
- • Wardenclyffe Tower — early experimental wireless transmission station designed and built by Nikola Te...
- • West Meadow Beach Historic District — historic district in the United States
- • Stony Brook Grist Mill — watermill
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 20m drive with frequent turns across 400.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 66 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 20m, 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 Brookhaven, NY to Hammond, 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 Hammond, NY.
1
Start on South Country Road
0.4 mi
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47 sec
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South Country Road
2
Continue on South Country Road
354 ft
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17 sec
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South Country Road
3
Turn straight onto Montauk Highway
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Montauk Highway
4
Turn left onto Horseblock Road
4.2 mi
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6 min
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Horseblock Road
5
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi
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15 sec
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Express Drive North
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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I 495 WEST: New York
7
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
41 mi
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55 min
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Long Island Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
9
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.3 mi
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38 sec
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Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
10
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi
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4 min
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Cross Island Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
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1 min
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I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
12
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
13
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Throgs Neck Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
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8 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
16
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
17
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
18
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
19
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
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9 sec
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
21
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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NJ 4 West: Paramus
22
Merge slight right
6.7 mi
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9 min
23
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
24
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
0.2 mi
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37 sec
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NJ 17 North: Mahwah
25
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
26
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
27
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
28
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
29
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
30
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
118 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
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I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
31
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
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New York State Thruway
32
Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
33
Continue straight
0.4 mi
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54 sec
34
Continue straight
1.9 mi
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2 min
35
At the end of the road, turn left
0.7 mi
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1 min
36
Turn right onto South Ann Street
0.3 mi
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36 sec
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South Ann Street
37
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street
9.7 mi
·
15 min
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West Monroe Street
38
Continue on State Highway 28
3.2 mi
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4 min
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State Highway 28
39
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
40
Continue on State Highway 28
2.5 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 28
41
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi
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2 min
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South Main Street
42
Continue on State Highway 8
0.7 mi
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1 min
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State Highway 8
43
Turn right onto State Highway 28
6.0 mi
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8 min
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State Highway 28
44
Turn right onto State Highway 12
11 mi
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15 min
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State Highway 12
45
Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi
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11 min
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Erwin Parkway
46
Continue on State Highway 12
0.8 mi
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52 sec
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State Highway 12
47
Continue on Bea Luck Road
20 mi
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23 min
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Bea Luck Road
48
Continue on Utica Boulevard
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Utica Boulevard
49
Continue on South State Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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South State Street
50
Turn left onto Dayan Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Dayan Street
51
Continue on State Highway 12
11 mi
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13 min
·
State Highway 12
52
Continue on County Road 14
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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County Road 14
53
Continue on High Street
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
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High Street
54
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
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41 sec
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Main Street
55
Continue on State Highway 12
1.4 mi
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1 min
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State Highway 12
56
Continue on Van Allen Road
8.4 mi
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9 min
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Van Allen Road
57
Continue on Gifford Street
2.4 mi
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2 min
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Gifford Street
58
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
1.8 mi
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4 min
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State Street
59
Turn right onto Mill Street
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Mill Street
60
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
121 ft
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2 sec
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the route
61
Exit the roundabout
0.6 mi
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38 sec
62
Keep slight left to continue on State Route 37
16 mi
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18 min
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State Route 37
63
Continue on State Highway 37
18 mi
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20 min
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State Highway 37
64
Continue on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
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South Main Street
65
Turn right onto Lake Street
49 ft
·
2 sec
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Lake Street
66
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 200.1 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 4h 10m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 88 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.1 miles or 4h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 200.1 miles or 4h 10m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammond, 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.
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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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookhaven, NY
Aim for roughly 200 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hammond, NY
Aim for roughly 200 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Brookhaven, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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 200.1 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 4h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
200 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Albany, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
200 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Albany, NY after about 200 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200.1 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 200 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Hammond, NY
The final approach into Hammond, 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 Hammond, NY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hammond, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.88 one way
$131.75 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $71.23 | $142.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $77.57 | $155.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $88.36 | $176.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$66
Tolls
$29
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.1 | 1 | $42.02 | $19.21 |
| Efficient EV | 100.1 | 1 | $35.02 | $16.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.1 | 2 | $56.03 | $25.61 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (66% 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
Hammond, NY
Morning in Hammond on Saturday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
7 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
8h 20m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Hammond, NY covers 400.2 miles and takes about 8h 20m 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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 200 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 200.1 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 $65.88 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 8h 20m, 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 Brookhaven, NY to Hammond, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookhaven, NY to Hammond, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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