Origin
Mahopac, NY
Late night in Mahopac on Friday
Local time
4:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mahopac, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
99.8 mi
161 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mahopac, NY
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Trip Overview
This 99.8-mile drive from Mahopac, NY, to Brookhaven, NY, is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 2 hours and 23 minutes. You'll primarily navigate major roadways like I-684 and the Long Island Expressway, making it a highway-focused journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, this route is a straightforward and efficient trip connecting two points within New York. It's a practical option if you're looking for a direct path with minimal fuss. The overall feel is one of consistent travel on well-maintained highways, ideal for reaching your destination without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.9 miles from Mahopac, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 99.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 80% of this 99.8-mile trip. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Long Island Expressway, including a longest stretch of 43.5 miles without needing to exit. The Hutchinson River Parkway and I-684 will form the initial part of your journey, offering a taste of New York's major arterial routes. This route is characterized by its efficiency and speed, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal interruption. It’s a drive where maintaining steady highway speeds is key.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 99.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
25.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
8
40.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, St...
8
40.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
9
42.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
8
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mahopac, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Long Island, Eastern Long Island, Centereach, Shirley and Cr 101: Yaphank - among others.
New York City
25.8 mi in
|
~39m
Long Island
42.8 mi in
|
~1h 4m
|
via I 695
Eastern Long Island
50.2 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Centereach
94.1 mi in
|
~2h 14m
Shirley
94.1 mi in
|
~2h 14m
Cr 101: Yaphank
94.3 mi in
|
~2h 14m
|
via Express Drive South
Riverhead
94.3 mi in
|
~2h 14m
|
via Express Drive South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 43.5 mi | 59m |
| I 684 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 13.6 mi | 19m |
| Horseblock Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Clearview Expressway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Lovell Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Primrose Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 43.5 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahopac, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on this road
88 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Bucks Hollow Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bucks Hollow Road
3
Turn left onto Kennicut Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kennicut Hill Road
4
Continue on Lovell Street
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lovell Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto NY 139
481 ft
·
13 sec
·
Primrose Drive
6
Continue on NY 139
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Primrose Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 139
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
Primrose Street
8
Turn straight onto NY 100
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Somerstown Turnpike
9
Turn left onto NY 35
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Woods Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on NY 35
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cross River Road
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
this road
Toward I 684: White Plains
13
Merge onto I 684
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 684
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
141 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 2A
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 95
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
New England Thruway
20
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 295
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 4E
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
26
Merge onto I 495
43 mi
·
59 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 65
Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Express Drive South
Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead
29
Turn slight right onto CR 16
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
30
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
31
Turn left onto CR 36
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Country Road
Use the left lane.
32
Arrive at destination
CR 36
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 23-minute duration, this trip is best tackled in one day. Aim to depart Mahopac, NY, either early in the morning to avoid potential traffic or mid-day for a more relaxed pace. Since there are no designated stops in the plan, plan your own breaks as needed, especially during the 43.5-mile stretch on the Long Island Expressway. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, with an estimated cost of $16 for the trip, and consider a top-off before heading onto the expressway if you're running low. Flexibility is your advantage on this direct route.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.9 miles from Mahopac, NY, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.5 miles.
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 22 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.9 miles or 1h 13m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Mahopac, 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 Mahopac, NY
This is one driving day of about 99.8 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Mahopac, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 43.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.9 mi from Mahopac, NY · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.9 miles from Mahopac, 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
$16.43 one way
$32.86 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $17.76 | $35.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.34 | $38.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.03 | $44.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.59
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Somerstown Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
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
$16
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.48 | $4.79 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.73 | $3.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.97 | $6.39 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Brookhaven, NY
Late night in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
4:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Mount Vernon, NY
50 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
2h 23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mahopac, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 99.8 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.9 miles from Mahopac, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 99.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mahopac, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Long Island, Eastern Long Island, Centereach, Shirley and Cr 101: Yaphank - among others.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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