Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Morning in Brookhaven on Wednesday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Orange Lake, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
118.8 mi
191 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
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6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange Lake, NY
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Orange Lake, NY covers 118.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m 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 $19.56 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.4 miles from Brookhaven, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 118.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 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. 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 Orange Lake, NY is easy. At 2h 39m 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 Orange Lake, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Country Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montauk Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horseblock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Express Drive North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 WEST | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Island Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Island Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Island Parkway North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Country Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Orange Lake, 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
·
17 sec
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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
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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
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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
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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
·
3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
13
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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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
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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
·
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
·
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
30 mi
·
34 min
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I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
31
Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
33
Continue straight
486 ft
·
12 sec
34
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh
400 ft
·
10 sec
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I 84 West, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh
35
Keep slight right to continue on NY 300: Newburgh
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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NY 300: Newburgh
36
Turn left onto Union Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Union Avenue
37
Continue on Route 300
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Route 300
38
Turn left onto South Plank Road
1.9 mi
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3 min
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South Plank Road
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.4 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 1h 19m 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.4 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orange Lake, 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 118.8 miles and 2h 39m.
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.
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 59.4 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 59.4 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orange Lake, NY
The final approach into Orange Lake, 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 Orange Lake, 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
$19.56 one way
$39.11 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $21.15 | $42.29 |
| premium | $4.92 | $23.03 | $46.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.23 | $52.46 |
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
$20
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.47 | $5.70 |
| Efficient EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.63 | $7.60 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Orange Lake, NY
Morning in Orange Lake on Wednesday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
11 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 39m 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 Orange Lake, NY covers 118.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m 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 59.4 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 $19.56 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Orange Lake, NY is easy. At 2h 39m 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 Orange Lake, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookhaven, NY to Orange Lake, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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