Origin
Lyncourt, NY
Night in Lyncourt on Wednesday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyncourt, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 31m
Distance
314.3 mi
506 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 19m
★
6 AM
6h 32m
8 AM
6h 56m
10 AM
6h 40m
12 PM
6h 38m
3 PM
6h 41m
5 PM
6h 55m
8 PM
6h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyncourt, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Lyncourt to Brookhaven covers 314.3 miles across New York State, a journey that typically takes about 6 hours and 31 minutes. Given the duration, this trip is manageable as a single-day excursion, though it requires a steady pace to stay on schedule. You will navigate through the Northeast region, transitioning from the Syracuse area down toward Long Island. Budgeting approximately $51 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for the road ahead. Because this route involves a mix of local roads and major interstates like I-690 West and I-81 South, it is best to plan for a full day of driving to ensure you reach your destination comfortably.
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
157.2 miles from Lyncourt, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate haul, as this route emphasizes navigation through regional road networks. While you will utilize segments of I-690 West and I-81 South early on, the overall highway share is 0 percent, meaning your time behind the wheel will be spent navigating smaller roads. This profile demands more active attention than a monotonous highway cruise, keeping you engaged with frequent turns and changing road conditions. The transition from local thoroughfares like Teall Avenue requires you to stay alert throughout the 314.3-mile trip. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience that shifts constantly as you head southeast.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Teall 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 31m, 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 Lyncourt, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Teall Avenue | — | — |
| I 690 West | — | — |
| I 81 South | — | — |
| I 84 East | — | — |
| I 380 South | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Teall Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyncourt, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on Roxford Road South
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Roxford Road South
2
Turn right onto Teall Avenue
1.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Teall Avenue
3
Take the ramp right toward I 690 West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 690 West
4
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
5
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Binghamton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81 South: Binghamton
6
Merge slight right
2.5 mi
·
3 min
7
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
8
Continue straight
73 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
11
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
14
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
16
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
17
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
18
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
19
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
20
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
21
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
22
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
23
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
24
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
25
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
26
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
27
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
28
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
29
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
30
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
31
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
32
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
33
Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clearview Expressway
34
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
35
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
36
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
43 mi
·
59 min
·
Long Island Expressway
37
Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
38
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Express Drive South
39
Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
40
At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
41
Turn left onto South Country Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Country Road
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To tackle this 6 hour and 31 minute trek efficiently, aim for an early morning departure to avoid peak traffic congestion on local roads. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs, keeping your $51 fuel budget in mind. Because the trip is turn-heavy, double-check your GPS settings before leaving Lyncourt to ensure you are comfortable with the specific local roads chosen. You have the flexibility to complete this in one day, but don't hesitate to take your time given the technical nature of the drive. A concrete tip for this route: keep a physical map or a reliable offline navigation app handy, as the reliance on local roads rather than major interstates can sometimes lead to unexpected detours.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 157.2 miles from Lyncourt, NY, or about 3h 15m 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 69 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.2 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 21m
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 Lyncourt, 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 Lyncourt, NY
This is one driving day of about 314.3 miles and 6h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Lyncourt, 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 157.2 mi from Lyncourt, NY · 3h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 157.2 miles from Lyncourt, 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
$51.74 one way
$103.47 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $55.94 | $111.89 |
| premium | $4.92 | $60.92 | $121.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.39 | $138.79 |
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
$52
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.3 | 1 | $33.00 | $15.09 |
| Efficient EV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.50 | $12.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.7 | 1 | $44.00 | $20.12 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Destination
Brookhaven, NY
Night in Brookhaven on Wednesday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
157 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 31m 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 Lyncourt, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 314.3 miles and takes about 6h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Teall Avenue, I 690 West, I 81 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.2 miles from Lyncourt, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.74 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 31m, 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 Lyncourt, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lyncourt, NY to Brookhaven, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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