Trip from New City, NY to Brookhaven, NY

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

87 mi

140 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 54m ★

6 AM

2h 3m

8 AM

2h 20m

10 AM

2h 9m

12 PM

2h 7m

3 PM

2h 10m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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New City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Spanning 87 miles through the Northeast, this trip from New City to Brookhaven is a straightforward journey typically taking around 2 hours and 2 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Navigating through the New York region, you will rely primarily on major arteries like the Palisades Interstate Parkway, the Cross Bronx Expressway, and the Long Island Expressway to reach your destination. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, the trip offers a reliable, no-nonsense path between these two points in New York state.

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

43.5 miles from New City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience rather than a winding backroads tour, as the route is designed for efficiency. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the Long Island Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 43.5 miles. While the Palisades Interstate Parkway and Cross Bronx Expressway facilitate the initial segments, the character of the drive remains fast-paced and utilitarian throughout. Expect a steady, focused experience as you transition across the major infrastructure connecting these two areas.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 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 Palisades Interstate Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.5 miles in near I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 87 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 29.5 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

29.5 mi into trip | ~42m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

37.3 mi into trip | ~53m 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

37.5 mi into trip | ~53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, East...

81.2 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley

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 65 Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shi...

85.7 mi into trip | ~2h in | CR 80 / Montauk Highway

At end of road, turn right onto CR 80 / Montauk Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between New City, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Centereach, Shirley, Cr 101: Yaphank and Riverhead.

Eastern Long Island

37.3 mi in | ~53m

Centereach

81.2 mi in | ~1h 53m

Shirley

81.2 mi in | ~1h 53m

Cr 101: Yaphank

81.4 mi in | ~1h 53m | via Express Drive South

Riverhead

81.4 mi in | ~1h 53m | via Express Drive South

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Long Island Expressway	43.5 mi	59m
Palisades Interstate Parkway	18.3 mi	25m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
Horseblock Road	4.1 mi	6m
Clearview Expressway	3.2 mi	3m
State Highway 304	2.7 mi	4m
Throgs Neck Bridge	2 mi	3m
South Main Street	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 43.5 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New City, NY and Brookhaven, NY.

Start on CR 29

60 ft · 8 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto CR 80

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Congers Road

Turn right onto NY 304

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 304

Continue on NY 304

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on NY 304

1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 304

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 30 sec

Turn left onto Smith Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Smith Street

Turn left onto NY 59

0.3 mi · 35 sec · NY 59

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

18 mi · 25 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 52 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

Merge onto I 495

43 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 65 Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Express Drive South

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Express Drive South

Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead

Turn slight right onto CR 16

4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn right onto CR 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto CR 36

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Country Road

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

CR 36

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 2-hour-and-2-minute transit, aim to plan your departure around local traffic patterns, especially when navigating the Cross Bronx Expressway. Since this is a relatively short trip with no mandatory stops required by the distance, you have the flexibility to drive straight through or break up the 87 miles as you see fit. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Long Island Expressway, as finding convenient refueling options can be more difficult during that 43.5-mile stretch. Because the drive is highly concentrated on major highways, staying alert for changing traffic volumes is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in Brookhaven. Use the short duration to your advantage by keeping your gear organized in the vehicle, allowing for a quick and stress-free transition upon arrival.

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 43.5 miles from New City, NY, or about 1h 2m 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.5 miles or 1h 2m 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 43m

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 New City, 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 New City, NY

This is one driving day of about 87 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New City, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

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 43.5 mi from New City, NY · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

44 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.5 miles from New City, 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

$14.16 one way

$28.33 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$15.35	$30.70
premium	$4.88	$16.73	$33.45
diesel	$5.64	$19.33	$38.66

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

$14

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.1	$9.13	$4.18
Efficient EV	21.8	$7.61	$3.48
EV Truck/SUV	34.8	$12.18	$5.57

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

New City, NY

Night in New City on Sunday

Local time

9:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookhaven, NY

Night in Brookhaven on Sunday

Local time

9:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 2m 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 New City, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 87 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Palisades Interstate Parkway, Cross Bronx Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.5 miles from New City, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.16 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.

Between New City, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Centereach, Shirley, Cr 101: Yaphank and Riverhead.

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Trip from New City, NY to Brookhaven, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Brookhaven, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New City, NY

Brookhaven, NY

Same local time

8 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 2m on the road

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