Origin
Mahopac, NY
Evening in Mahopac on Thursday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mahopac, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
99.8 mi
161 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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
The drive from Mahopac, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 99.8 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bucks Hollow Road, Kennicut Hill Road, Lovell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.43 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.
Midpoint
49.9 miles from Mahopac, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 99.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bucks Hollow 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mahopac, NY to Brookhaven, NY is easy. At 2h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mahopac, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks Hollow Road | — | — |
| Kennicut Hill Road | — | — |
| Lovell Street | — | — |
| Primrose Drive | — | — |
| Primrose Street | — | — |
| Somerstown Turnpike | — | — |
| Woods Bridge Road | — | — |
| Cross River Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bucks Hollow Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahopac, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
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 the end of the road, turn left onto Primrose Drive
482 ft
·
14 sec
·
Primrose Drive
6
Continue on Primrose Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Primrose Street
7
Keep slight right to continue on Primrose Street
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
Primrose Street
8
Turn straight onto Somerstown Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Somerstown Turnpike
9
Turn left onto Woods Bridge Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Woods Bridge Road
10
Continue on Cross River Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Cross River Road
11
Take the exit right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on I 684: White Plains
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 684: White Plains
13
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
18 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
15
Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
141 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
19
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
New England Thruway
20
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
22
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
23
Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clearview Expressway
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
25
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
26
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
43 mi
·
59 min
·
Long Island Expressway
27
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
28
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Express Drive South
29
Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
31
Turn left onto South Country Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Country Road
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 11m 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 22 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.9 miles or 1h 11m 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
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Open the route before leaving Mahopac, 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 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.9 mi from Mahopac, NY · 1h 11m 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: $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
$16
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
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
Evening in Brookhaven on Thursday
Local time
7:26 PM
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 Bucks Hollow Road, Kennicut Hill Road, Lovell Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Mahopac, NY to Brookhaven, NY is easy. At 2h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mahopac, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mahopac, NY to Brookhaven, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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