Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Morning in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
72.8 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Irvington, NY
Mel Audelo
The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Irvington, NY covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m 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 $11.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.4 miles from Brookhaven, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
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
Irvington is a village of 6,500 people (2019) in Westchester County in the state of New York. It takes its name from the author Washington Irving, who lived nearby.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 72.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 72.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Irvington, NY is easy. At 1h 47m 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 Irvington, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Irvington, NY.
Start on South Country Road
Continue on South Country Road
Turn straight onto Montauk Highway
Turn left onto Horseblock Road
Turn left onto Express Drive North
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
Continue on New England Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward Conner Street
Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue
Turn left onto Conner Street
Continue on Provost Avenue
Continue on South 3rd Avenue
Turn slight right onto South Columbus Avenue
Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Ardsley
Turn right onto Saw Mill River Road
Turn left onto Ashford Avenue
Turn right onto Broadway
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.4 miles or 53m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Irvington, NY than in the middle of the route.
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 72.8 miles and 1h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.4 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Irvington, 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.
Regular Gas
$11.98 one way
$23.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.07 | $32.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.10
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
$12
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Irvington on Saturday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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