Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Late night in Brookhaven on Thursday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Laurens, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 15m
Distance
228.6 mi
368 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 2m
★
6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 43m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 23m
3 PM
5h 27m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurens, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Laurens, NY covers 228.6 miles and takes about 5h 15m 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 $37.63 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
114.3 miles from Brookhaven, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 15m drive with frequent turns across 228.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 62 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookhaven, NY to Laurens, 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 Laurens, 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
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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
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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
·
38 sec
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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
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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 left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
16
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
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
·
9 sec
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
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
·
24 sec
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NJ 4 West: Paramus
22
Merge slight right
6.7 mi
·
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
·
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
·
37 sec
·
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
14 mi
·
16 min
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I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
31
Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 6, NY 17: Harriman
32
Continue straight
151 ft
·
4 sec
33
Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
NY 17 West: Binghamton
34
Continue straight
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
35
Take the exit slight right toward NY 206: Roscoe, Walton
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
NY 206: Roscoe, Walton
36
Turn left onto Old Route 17
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Old Route 17
37
Continue on Rockland Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Road
38
Continue on State Highway 206
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 206
39
Continue on Cat Hollow Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cat Hollow Road
40
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 30
41
Continue on Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bridge Street
42
Continue on State Highway 206
9.0 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 206
43
Continue on Stockton Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stockton Avenue
44
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bridge Street
45
At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street
243 ft
·
7 sec
·
Delaware Street
46
Turn right onto Townsend Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Townsend Street
47
At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Franklin Road
48
Continue on West Brook Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Brook Road
49
Keep slight right to continue on West Brook Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Brook Road
50
Continue on Franklin-Walton Road
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Franklin-Walton Road
51
Turn straight onto State Highway 357
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Highway 357
52
Continue on Main Street
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
53
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 28
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 28
54
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 28
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 28
55
Turn left onto County Highway 48
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 48
56
Continue on County Highway 48A
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
County Highway 48A
57
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
3 min
58
Turn straight onto State Highway 205
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 205
59
Turn sharp left onto County Highway 11A
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
County Highway 11A
60
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
61
Turn left onto Louden Drive
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Louden Drive
62
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 114.3 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 2h 37m 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 50 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.3 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurens, 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.
+
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 228.6 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 114.3 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.3 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laurens, NY
The final approach into Laurens, 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 Laurens, 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
$37.63 one way
$75.26 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $40.69 | $81.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $44.31 | $88.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.47 | $100.94 |
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
$38
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.00 | $10.97 |
| Efficient EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.00 | $9.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.4 | 1 | $32.00 | $14.63 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Laurens, NY
Late night in Laurens on Thursday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
114 mi in
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
10 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
5h 15m 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 Laurens, NY covers 228.6 miles and takes about 5h 15m 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 114.3 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 $37.63 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookhaven, NY to Laurens, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookhaven, NY to Laurens, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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