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Trip from Ogdensburg, NY to Brookhaven, NY

Drive Time

8h 42m

Distance

422.1 mi

679 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 35m ★
6 AM
8h 43m
8 AM
8h 58m
10 AM
8h 48m
12 PM
8h 47m
3 PM
8h 49m
5 PM
8h 58m
8 PM
8h 38m

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

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Downtown Ogdensburg, NY, NY

Ogdensburg, NY

James Mirakian

Trip Overview

The drive from Ogdensburg, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 422.1 miles and takes about 8h 42m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, Long Island Expressway, State Highway 812 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 201.9 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

211.1 miles from Ogdensburg, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 42m drive with frequent turns across 422.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 59 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 201.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 216.1 miles in near New York State Thruway.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 422.1 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 216.1 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 334.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 335.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 34 key points

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

8
216.1 mi into trip | ~4h 24m in | New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
334.3 mi into trip | ~6h 41m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
335.6 mi into trip | ~6h 42m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
364.7 mi into trip | ~7h 22m 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 lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
8
372.5 mi into trip | ~7h 33m 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 Along This Route

Between Ogdensburg, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South, Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Eastern Long Island.

Genesee Street South

131.2 mi in | ~2h 45m

Boston

216.1 mi in | ~4h 24m | via New York State Thruway

Gsp South: Paterson

349.7 mi in | ~7h 1m

Fort Lee

349.7 mi in | ~7h 1m

New York

349.7 mi in | ~7h 1m

Eastern Long Island

372.5 mi in | ~7h 33m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 201.9 mi 3h 53m
Long Island Expressway 43.5 mi 59m
State Highway 812 34 mi 40m
State Highway 12 22.8 mi 31m
Bea Luck Road 19.6 mi 23m
Indian River Road 16.1 mi 19m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
US 11 11.5 mi 13m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Franklin Street

364 ft · 18 sec · Franklin Street
2

Turn right onto Lafayette Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Lafayette Street
3

Turn left onto NY 68

0.4 mi · 58 sec · State Street
4

Continue on NY 812

5.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 812
5

Continue on NY 812

0.9 mi · 58 sec · North State Street
6

Continue on NY 812

11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 812
7

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 812

11 mi · 13 min · US 11; NY 812
8

Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812

0.6 mi · 40 sec · William Street
9

Continue on NY 58; NY 812

5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58
10

Turn right onto NY 812

2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road
11

Continue on NY 812

7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812
12

At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812

0.3 mi · 33 sec · State Highway 812
13

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

0.4 mi · 59 sec · State Street
14

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
15

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3
16

Turn left onto NY 812

5.7 mi · 6 min · Indian River Road
17

Continue on NY 812

10 mi · 12 min · Indian River Road
18

Continue on NY 812

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
19

Continue on NY 812

8.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 812
20

Turn left onto East State Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · East State Street
21

Continue on Ross Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ross Road
22

Turn left onto NY 12

20 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road
23

Continue on NY 12

0.8 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 12
24

Continue on NY 12

9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway
25

Continue on NY 12

22 mi · 30 min · State Highway 12
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
27

Merge onto NY 49

0.4 mi · 26 sec · State Route 49
28

Continue on I 790; NY 5

0.2 mi · 13 sec · I 790; NY 5
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
30

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90
31

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 90 East
32

Merge onto I 90

84 mi · 1 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway
33

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston Use the slight right lane.
34

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
35

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
36

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
37

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
38

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
39

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
40

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
42

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
44

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
46

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47

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 lanes.
48

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
49

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

Continue on I 295

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
53

Merge onto I 495

43 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 65 Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55

Turn straight onto Express Drive South

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Express Drive South
Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead
56

Turn slight right onto CR 16

4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
57

At end of road, turn right onto CR 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
58

Turn left onto CR 36

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Country Road
Use the left lane.
59

Arrive at destination

CR 36

Trip Plan

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 211.1 miles from Ogdensburg, NY, or about 4h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 93 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 211.1 miles or 4h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 211.1 miles or 4h 18m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 19m

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 Ogdensburg, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ogdensburg, NY

Aim for roughly 211 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Brookhaven, NY

Aim for roughly 211 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Ogdensburg, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 201.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 211.1 mi from Ogdensburg, NY · 4h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Albany, NY

211 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Albany, NY

Popular next leg

Albany, NY to Brookhaven, NY

202.3 mi · 4h 16m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Albany, NY

211 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Albany, NY after about 211 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Schenectady, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 211.1 miles from Ogdensburg, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 201.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 211 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Brookhaven, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 363.9
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 363.9
View on nps.gov
Fire Island National Seashore

Fire Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 422.1
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 363.9
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 363.9
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 363.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.72 one way

$137.43 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 148 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $74.47 $148.93
premium $4.88 $81.15 $162.29
diesel $5.64 $93.78 $187.55

Estimated Tolls: $32.64

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (201.9 mi) $10.09
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

$69

Tolls

$33

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$231–$341

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 147.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 126.6 1 $44.32 $20.26
Efficient EV 105.5 1 $36.93 $16.88
EV Truck/SUV 168.8 2 $59.09 $27.01

Gas CO2

148 kg

EV CO2

49 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Ogdensburg, NY

Morning in Ogdensburg on Monday

Local time

10:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Rain Showers

SW 14 to 18 mph 94% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Brookhaven, NY

Morning in Brookhaven on Monday

Local time

10:54 AM

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

16 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

8h 42m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ogdensburg, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 422.1 miles and takes about 8h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Long Island Expressway, State Highway 812. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 211 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 211.1 miles from Ogdensburg, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.72 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 422.1 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 216.1 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 334.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 335.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ogdensburg, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South, Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Eastern Long Island.

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