Origin
Brookhaven, NY
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Pittsford, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 52m
Distance
368.7 mi
593 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 44m
★
6 AM
7h 53m
8 AM
8h 11m
10 AM
7h 59m
12 PM
7h 57m
3 PM
8h 0m
5 PM
8h 10m
8 PM
7h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsford, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Pittsford, NY covers 368.7 miles and takes about 7h 52m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.69 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.3 miles from Brookhaven, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .
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 Pittsford, NY.
1
Start on South Country Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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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
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Montauk Highway
4
Turn left onto Horseblock Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
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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
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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
·
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 left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
22
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
24
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
26
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
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I 380 North: Scranton
28
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
29
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
30
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
31
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
32
Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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NY 13: Cortland
33
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
34
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
35
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
36
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
37
Turn left onto Clinton Street
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Clinton Street
38
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
39
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
40
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
41
Continue on East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Lake Street
42
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
East Genesee Street
43
Turn right onto North Fulton Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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North Fulton Street
44
Turn left onto Arterial West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
45
Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
46
Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
47
Turn right
4.1 mi
·
7 min
48
Continue straight
318 ft
·
10 sec
49
Turn right onto State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Route 414
50
Continue on Ridge Road
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
51
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
52
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
53
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30 mi
·
35 min
·
New York State Thruway
54
Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 490: Rochester
55
Continue on Eastern Expressway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Eastern Expressway
56
Take the exit slight right toward NY 31: Palmyra, Pittsford
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
NY 31: Palmyra, Pittsford
57
Keep slight right to continue on NY 31 West: Pittsford
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
NY 31 West: Pittsford
58
Merge slight left onto Palmyra Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmyra Road
59
Continue on State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
60
Turn left
43 ft
·
3 sec
61
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.3 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 3h 56m 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 81 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.3 miles or 3h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsford, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookhaven, NY
This is one driving day of about 368.7 miles and 7h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Brookhaven, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 184.3 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.69 one way
$121.38 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $65.63 | $131.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $71.46 | $142.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.40 | $162.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
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
$61
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$115–$140
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.6 | 1 | $38.71 | $17.70 |
| Efficient EV | 92.2 | 1 | $32.26 | $14.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.5 | 1 | $51.62 | $23.60 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Pittsford, NY
Afternoon in Pittsford on Saturday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ramapo, NY
184 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
13 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
7h 52m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
368.7 mi in 7h 52m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
61 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Country Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 52m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookhaven, NY to Pittsford, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Brookhaven, NY
Full guide →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
- • Wardenclyffe Tower — early experimental wireless transmission station designed and built by Nikola Te...
- • West Meadow Beach Historic District — historic district in the United States
- • Stony Brook Grist Mill — watermill
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 52m. Total distance: 368.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 52m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $29.10 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pittsford, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookhaven, NY to Pittsford, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pittsford, NY before the return drive.
How this page is built
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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