Origin
Chautauqua, NY
Morning in Chautauqua on Monday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chautauqua, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Drive Time
7h 53m
Distance
473.2 mi
761 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$77
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 45m
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6 AM
7h 54m
8 AM
8h 12m
10 AM
8h 0m
12 PM
7h 58m
3 PM
8h 1m
5 PM
8h 11m
8 PM
7h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Chautauqua, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 473.2 miles and takes about 7h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ramble Avenue, West Lake Road, Southern Tier Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $77.03 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
236.6 miles from Chautauqua, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 53m drive with frequent turns across 473.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 71 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ramble Avenue 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 53m, 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 Chautauqua, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ramble Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Tier Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marvin Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lakeview Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ramble Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chautauqua, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on Ames Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Ames Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ramble Avenue
49 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ramble Avenue
3
Keep slight right
121 ft
·
9 sec
4
Keep slight left
135 ft
·
14 sec
5
Turn left onto West Lake Road
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lake Road
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward NY 60: Jamestown
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
NY 60: Jamestown
9
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Marvin Parkway
11
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Avenue
12
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Newton Avenue
13
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Winsor Street
14
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
15
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Allen Street
16
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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Maple Street
17
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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West Virginia Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Glenview Avenue
19
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Road
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Foote Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Foote Avenue
21
Turn right
16 mi
·
19 min
22
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
23
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hickory Street
24
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Hickory Bridge
25
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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Crescent Park
26
Turn left onto Crescent Park
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
27
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
28
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
29
Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
30
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
31
Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
32
Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West
266 ft
·
9 sec
·
PA 666 West
33
Merge slight left onto South Main Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
34
Continue straight
8.5 mi
·
12 min
35
At the end of the road, turn left
2.9 mi
·
4 min
36
Turn right
15 mi
·
22 min
37
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
38
Continue on Boot Jack Road
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Boot Jack Road
39
Turn left onto Penfield Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
40
Continue on Hoovertown Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
41
Continue on State Park Road
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
42
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
43
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
263 mi
·
4 hr 57 min
·
Keystone Shortway
44
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
45
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
46
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
47
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
48
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
49
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
50
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
51
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
52
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
53
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
54
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
55
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
56
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
57
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
58
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
59
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
60
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
61
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
62
Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clearview Expressway
63
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
64
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
65
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
43 mi
·
59 min
·
Long Island Expressway
66
Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
67
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Express Drive South
68
Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
69
At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
70
Turn left onto South Country Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Country Road
71
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 236.6 miles from Chautauqua, 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 104 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 236.6 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chautauqua, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chautauqua, NY
This is one driving day of about 473.2 miles and 7h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 104 miles from Chautauqua, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 236.6 mi from Chautauqua, NY · 3h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
237 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 104 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 236.6 miles from Chautauqua, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookhaven, NY
The final approach into Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, 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
$77.03 one way
$154.07 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
166 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $83.48 | $166.96 |
| premium | $4.88 | $90.97 | $181.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $105.13 | $210.26 |
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
$77
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$125–$150
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 165.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 142 | 1 | $49.69 | $22.71 |
| Efficient EV | 118.3 | 1 | $41.40 | $18.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 189.3 | 2 | $66.25 | $30.28 |
Gas CO2
166 kg
EV CO2
55 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
Brookhaven, NY
Morning in Brookhaven on Monday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
237 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chautauqua, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 473.2 miles and takes about 7h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ramble Avenue, West Lake Road, Southern Tier Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 236.6 miles from Chautauqua, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $77.03 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 7h 53m, 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 Chautauqua, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chautauqua, NY to Brookhaven, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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