Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
62.5 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Photo: Mel Audelo
The drive from Mount Vernon, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 62.5 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 5th Avenue, Dyre Avenue, Steenwick Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.86 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
31.3 miles from Mount Vernon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 62.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 5th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dyre Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Steenwick Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New England Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bruckner Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
Start on East Prospect Avenue
Turn left onto North 5th Avenue
Continue on Dyre Avenue
Continue on Steenwick Avenue
At the end of the road, 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 62.5 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.3 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, NY
This is one driving day of about 62.5 miles and 1h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Mount Vernon, NY · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Mount Vernon, 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
$9.86 one way
$19.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $11.03 | $22.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
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
$10
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Mount Vernon on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Hempstead, NY
31 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.
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Mount Vernon, NY or browse trips ending in Brookhaven, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.
Explore maps for Mount Vernon, NY or Brookhaven, NY on MapSof.net.
