Origin
Pittstown, NY
Morning in Pittstown on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittstown, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
228.1 mi
367 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
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6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittstown, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Pittstown, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 228.1 miles and takes about 4h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Parker School Road, I 87, I 87 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114 miles from Pittstown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 1m drive with frequent turns across 228.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Parker School 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pittstown, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Parker School Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 287 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 17 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 4 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 4 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Parker School Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittstown, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on Eycleshymer Road
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
Eycleshymer Road
2
Turn sharp left onto Parker School Road
285 ft
·
9 sec
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Parker School Road
3
Turn right
13 mi
·
22 min
4
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
5
Keep slight right
9.4 mi
·
13 min
6
Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
8
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
111 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
10
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
11
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
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NJ 17 South: Mahwah
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
13
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
14
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
15
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
17
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
18
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
19
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
20
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
21
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
23
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
24
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
25
Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clearview Expressway
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
28
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
43 mi
·
59 min
·
Long Island Expressway
29
Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
30
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Express Drive South
31
Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
32
At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Montauk Highway
33
Turn left onto South Country Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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South Country Road
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114 miles from Pittstown, NY, or about 2h 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
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 Pittstown, 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 Pittstown, NY
This is one driving day of about 228.1 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pittstown, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114 mi from Pittstown, NY · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114 miles from Pittstown, 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
$37.55 one way
$75.09 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $40.60 | $81.20 |
| premium | $4.92 | $44.21 | $88.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.36 | $100.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Massachusetts Turnpike
$0.00
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
$38
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.95 | $10.95 |
| Efficient EV | 57 | 0 | $19.96 | $9.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.2 | 1 | $31.93 | $14.60 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Brookhaven on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
114 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
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
4h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pittstown, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 228.1 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Parker School Road, I 87, I 87 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114 miles from Pittstown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pittstown, NY to Brookhaven, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pittstown, NY to Brookhaven, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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