Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Night in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
9:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, NY to New City, NY
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
85.8 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
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6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Connecting Brookhaven to New City is a straightforward 85.8-mile journey across the Northeast that typically takes about 2 hours and 1 minute. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, making it a functional choice for travelers prioritizing efficiency over leisurely detours. Since you are staying within New York state, you can expect a familiar driving environment, though the transition from Long Island to the Hudson Valley area marks a distinct shift in the regional landscape. Overall, it is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
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
42.9 miles from Brookhaven, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 87% of this route consists of high-speed transit. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Long Island Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 41.4 miles. Navigating the Cross Bronx Expressway and the Palisades Interstate Parkway requires staying alert, as these roads carry high volumes of traffic. The character of the drive is defined by its industrial and suburban interstate segments rather than winding backroads. While it offers a consistent pace, be prepared for the intensity of metropolitan highway driving as you transition between these major arteries.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Palisades Interstate Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 85.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge,...
10
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...
8
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
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Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway toward Palisades Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 74
Toward Palisades Parkway
8
82.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward North Middletown Road, New City, Nanuet
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward North Middletown Road, New City, Nanuet
Towns Along This Route
Between Brookhaven, NY and New City, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England and Upper Level.
Kennedy Airport
47.3 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Cross Island Parkway North
47.5 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Bronx
50.9 mi in
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~1h 10m
New England
50.9 mi in
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~1h 10m
Upper Level
60.6 mi in
|
~1h 24m
|
via I 95; US 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 41.4 mi | 55m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 20.6 mi | 28m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Horseblock Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 304 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 41.4 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and New City, NY.
1
Start on CR 36
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Country Road
2
Continue on South Country Road
354 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Country Road
3
Turn straight onto CR 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 16
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
Use the left / none lanes.
5
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Express Drive North
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
7
Merge onto I 495
41 mi
·
55 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto CI
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 295
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
13
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
16
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
17
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
21 mi
·
28 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Exit 74
Toward Palisades Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 10
Toward North Middletown Road, New City, Nanuet
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto CR 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Germonds Road
21
Turn left onto NY 304
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
22
Turn straight onto NY 304
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 304
Use the none lane.
23
Turn left onto CR 80
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Congers Road
24
At end of road, turn right onto CR 29
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
CR 29
Trip Plan
Given the heavy reliance on expressways, timing your departure is essential to avoid the worst of the regional congestion. Since this is a quick 2-hour trip, you have the flexibility to leave early in the morning or mid-day to bypass peak commuting hours. You won't need to plan for formal stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering the denser highway segments to ensure you don't have to navigate off the main road for a fill-up. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay vigilant with your GPS navigation while transitioning between the Cross Bronx Expressway and the Palisades Interstate Parkway, as the merge points can be busy and fast-paced.
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 42.9 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.9 miles or 59m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New City, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookhaven, NY
This is one driving day of about 85.8 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brookhaven, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 41.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.9 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.9 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New City, NY
The final approach into New City, 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 New City, 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
$13.97 one way
$27.94 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $15.14 | $30.27 |
| premium | $4.88 | $16.49 | $32.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.06 | $38.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
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
$14
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.01 | $4.12 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.51 | $3.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
New City, NY
Night in New City on Sunday
Local time
9:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
8 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
2h 1m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookhaven, NY to New City, NY covers 85.8 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Palisades Interstate Parkway, Cross Bronx Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.9 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 $13.97 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 85.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brookhaven, NY and New City, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England and Upper Level.
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