Origin
Gates, NY
Afternoon in Gates on Monday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gates, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
247.6 mi
399 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
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6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gates, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Gates, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 247.6 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bryant Bridge Road, Route 29, Lake Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.31 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
123.8 miles from Gates, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 11m drive with frequent turns across 247.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bryant Bridge 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gates, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bryant Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 29 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henning Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Union Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Adirondack Northway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 287 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bryant Bridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gates, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on Burgoyne Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Burgoyne Road
2
Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bryant Bridge Road
3
Turn left onto Route 29
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 29
4
Continue on Lake Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
5
Turn left onto Henning Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Henning Road
6
Turn left onto Union Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Union Avenue
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
28 mi
·
33 min
·
Adirondack Northway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
10
Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
I 87 South: New York
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
13
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
14
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
15
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
16
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
17
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
18
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
19
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
20
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
21
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
22
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
23
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
24
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
25
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
26
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
27
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
28
Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clearview Expressway
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
30
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
31
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
43 mi
·
59 min
·
Long Island Expressway
32
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
33
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Express Drive South
34
Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
35
At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
36
Turn left onto South Country Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Country Road
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 123.8 miles from Gates, NY, or about 2h 5m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.8 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
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 Gates, 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 Gates, NY
This is one driving day of about 247.6 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gates, 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 123.8 mi from Gates, NY · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 123.8 miles from Gates, 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
$40.31 one way
$80.62 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $43.68 | $87.36 |
| premium | $4.88 | $47.60 | $95.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.01 | $110.02 |
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
$40
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.3 | 0 | $26.00 | $11.88 |
| Efficient EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.67 | $9.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99 | 1 | $34.66 | $15.85 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Monday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
40°F
Ramapo, NY
124 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
15 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
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gates, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 247.6 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bryant Bridge Road, Route 29, Lake Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.8 miles from Gates, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gates, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gates, NY to Brookhaven, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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