Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Inwood, NY

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

62.2 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 23m ★

6 AM

1h 30m

8 AM

1h 43m

10 AM

1h 34m

12 PM

1h 33m

3 PM

1h 35m

5 PM

1h 43m

8 PM

1h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, suburb of NYC

Inwood, NY

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Trip Overview

Spanning 62.2 miles across the Northeast, this drive connects Brookhaven to Inwood in approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes. It is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget about $10 for fuel to complete the transit. By utilizing the Long Island Expressway and the Cross Bronx Expressway, you can navigate the region efficiently. This route is ideal for those prioritizing speed and direct access between these two New York points.

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

31.1 miles from Brookhaven, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a commute defined by its highway-heavy nature, with 82% of your travel time spent on major arteries. The experience is dominated by a long, 41.4-mile stretch on the Long Island Expressway, which sets the pace for the majority of the trip. You will begin on local roads like Horseblock Road before transitioning into high-speed interstate driving. While the journey lacks the variation of secondary scenic routes, it offers a functional and predictable experience behind the wheel. Prepare for a consistent, interstate-focused drive that prioritizes movement over exploration.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

219 ft -5 ft

Total Climb

526 ft

Total Descent

511 ft

Highest Point

219 ft

~25.9 mi in

Elevation Range

224 ft

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

The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Inwood, NY is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookhaven, NY to Inwood, 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 Inwood, NY.

Start on South Country Road

0.4 mi · 47 sec · South Country Road

Continue on South Country Road

354 ft · 17 sec · South Country Road

Turn straight onto Montauk Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway

Turn left onto Horseblock Road

4.2 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

Turn left onto Express Drive North

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Express Drive North

Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 495 WEST: New York

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

41 mi · 55 min · Long Island Expressway

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

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Cross Island Parkway

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

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

6.0 mi · 7 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway

0.1 mi · 20 sec · I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Amsterdam Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Amsterdam Avenue

Turn straight onto Washington Bridge

0.4 mi · 1 min · Washington Bridge

Continue on West 181st Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · West 181st Street

Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue

236 ft · 14 sec · Wadsworth Avenue

Turn left onto West 182nd Street

276 ft · 19 sec · West 182nd Street

Turn right onto Broadway

1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Because this 62.2-mile trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns to optimize your travel time. Since there are no mandatory stops included in this route, you can easily complete the drive in one push if you fuel up before hitting the Long Island Expressway. Keep a close watch on your navigation apps, as the reliance on major expressways means even minor accidents can significantly impact your 1-hour and 29-minute estimate. Since you are spending roughly $10 on gas, consider checking your tire pressure before leaving Brookhaven to ensure maximum fuel efficiency during your transit.

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 31.1 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 44m 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 14 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 31.1 miles or 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inwood, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brookhaven, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brookhaven, NY

This is one driving day of about 62.2 miles and 1h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Brookhaven, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.1 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Hills, NY

31 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

Commack, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Hills, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Inwood, NY

The final approach into Inwood, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.24 one way

$20.48 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$11.07	$22.14
premium	$4.92	$12.06	$24.11
diesel	$5.61	$13.73	$27.47

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

$10

Tolls

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.7	$6.53	$2.99
Efficient EV	15.6	$5.44	$2.49
EV Truck/SUV	24.9	$8.71	$3.98

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 11, 2026

Origin

Brookhaven, NY

Evening in Brookhaven on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Clear then Patchy Frost

N 1 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:03PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:02PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Inwood, NY

Evening in Inwood on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Clear

N 5 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:03PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:02PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

41°F

North Hills, NY

31 mi in

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

5 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 29m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Inwood, NY covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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 31.1 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 $10.24 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 Brookhaven, NY to Inwood, NY is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookhaven, NY to Inwood, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Brookhaven, NY to Inwood, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -5 ft to 219 ft elevation with about 526 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Inwood, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Inwood, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Brookhaven, NY

Inwood, NY

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 29m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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