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Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Sheridan, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

9h 42m

Distance

452.8 mi

729 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$75

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
9h 34m ★
6 AM
9h 43m
8 AM
10h 0m
10 AM
9h 49m
12 PM
9h 47m
3 PM
9h 50m
5 PM
9h 59m
8 PM
9h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Sheridan, NY, NY

Sheridan, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Sheridan, NY covers 452.8 miles and takes about 9h 42m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

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 $74.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

226.4 miles from Brookhaven, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

9h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 9h 42m drive with frequent turns across 452.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 68 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.

Driving Effort 4/10

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 9h 42m, 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 Sheridan, 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 Sheridan, 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
21

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

0.4 mi · 29 sec · 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 · 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 · I 380 North: Scranton
28

Continue straight

28 mi · 30 min
29

Merge slight right

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min
30

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86: Corning
31

Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

23 mi · 26 min · Genesee Expressway
32

Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Dansville

0.2 mi · 40 sec · NY 36: Dansville
33

Turn left onto Clara Barton Street

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Clara Barton Street
34

Turn left onto Lincoln Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Lincoln Street
35

Turn left onto Ossian Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ossian Street
36

Continue on Nunda-Dansville Road

12 mi · 16 min · Nunda-Dansville Road
37

Continue on Mill Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mill Street
38

Continue on Portage Street

5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street
39

Continue on Main Street

361 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
40

Turn right onto Hamilton Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Hamilton Street
41

Continue straight

2.2 mi · 3 min
42

Turn left onto Denton Corners Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road
43

Turn left onto State Highway 39

2.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 39
44

Continue on State Highway 39

15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 39
45

Continue on East Main Street

2.3 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
46

Continue on State Route 39

1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39
47

Turn right onto Olean Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Olean Road
48

Continue on State Highway 16

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Highway 16
49

Turn left onto Schutt Road

1.4 mi · 1 min · Schutt Road
50

Turn slight left onto State Highway 39

0.2 mi · 11 sec · State Highway 39
51

Continue on Springville Sardinia Highway

7.7 mi · 8 min · Springville Sardinia Highway
52

Continue on East Main Street

2.5 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
53

Continue on State Highway 39

4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 39
54

Continue on Main Street

8.7 mi · 14 min · Main Street
55

At the end of the road, turn left

1.8 mi · 2 min
56

Turn left onto Buffalo Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Buffalo Street
57

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

469 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street
58

Continue on West Main Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · West Main Street
59

Continue on State Highway 39

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 39
60

Continue on State Highway 39

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 39
61

Continue on Main Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
62

Continue on State Highway 39

8.0 mi · 11 min · State Highway 39
63

Continue on Lodi Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lodi Street
64

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Main Street
65

Continue on State Highway 39

2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 39
66

Turn right onto Center Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Center Road
67

Turn sharp left onto East Main Street

95 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street
68

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 226.4 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 4h 51m into the drive.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 100 miles or 2h 8m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 226.4 miles or 4h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 226.4 miles or 4h 51m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheridan, 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.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brookhaven, NY

Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Sheridan, NY

Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Brookhaven, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 226.4 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 4h 51m into the drive

Downtown Union, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Union, NY

226 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Union, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Union, NY

226 mi · about 4.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Union, NY after about 226 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Yonkers, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 226.4 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 226 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.

Arriving in Sheridan, NY

The final approach into Sheridan, 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 Sheridan, NY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Sheridan, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$74.53 one way

$149.07 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 158 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $80.59 $161.19
premium $4.92 $87.76 $175.52
diesel $5.61 $99.97 $199.95

Estimated Tolls: $29.10

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Whitestone Bridge $6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New Jersey Turnpike $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

$75

Tolls

$29

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$234–$344

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 158.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 135.8 1 $47.54 $21.73
Efficient EV 113.2 1 $39.62 $18.11
EV Truck/SUV 181.1 2 $63.39 $28.98

Gas CO2

158 kg

EV CO2

53 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brookhaven, NY

Afternoon in Brookhaven on Thursday

Local time

1:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sheridan, NY

Afternoon in Sheridan on Thursday

Local time

1:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Union, NY

226 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

18 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

9h 42m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 Sheridan, NY covers 452.8 miles and takes about 9h 42m 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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 226 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 226.4 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 $74.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 42m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookhaven, NY to Sheridan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookhaven, NY to Sheridan, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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