Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
67.2 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Mel Audelo
The drive from Eastchester, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mill Road, White Plains Road, North Columbus Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.61 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.6 miles from Eastchester, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 67.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| White Plains Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Columbus Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 3rd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Provost Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Conner Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New England Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Eastchester, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
Start on Lincoln Place
Turn right onto Mill Road
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Continue on North Columbus Avenue
Continue on South 3rd Avenue
Continue on Provost Avenue
Continue on Conner Street
Turn right onto New England Thruway
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
Continue on Clearview Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway
Turn left onto South Country Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 67.2 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.6 miles or 39m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Eastchester, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eastchester, NY
This is one driving day of about 67.2 miles and 1h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from Eastchester, NY · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 67.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Eastchester, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$10.61 one way
$21.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$11
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Eastchester on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
57°F
Jamaica, NY
34 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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