Origin
Portland, NY
Afternoon in Portland on Friday
Local time
2:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 52m
Distance
459.6 mi
740 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$76
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 43m
★
6 AM
9h 52m
8 AM
10h 10m
10 AM
9h 58m
12 PM
9h 57m
3 PM
9h 59m
5 PM
10h 9m
8 PM
9h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 459.6-mile journey from Portland, NY to Brookhaven, NY will take approximately 9 hours and 52 minutes to complete, making it a solid two-day drive. You'll be navigating primarily on the Keystone Shortway and the Long Island Expressway, with a portion on PA 948. With an estimated fuel cost of $76 and two recommended stops, this route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience. Given the duration and the nature of the roads, splitting this trip over two days is the most practical approach.
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
229.8 miles from Portland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
9h 52m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" profile for this route, with only 23% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 262.7 miles along the Keystone Shortway. This suggests a significant portion of your drive will involve navigating more local roads and potentially dealing with more frequent changes in speed and direction, rather than long, continuous highway cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 73 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 262.7 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 392.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 45 significant decision points across 459.6 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 392.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 392.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 402.2 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 45 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
392.5 mi into trip
|
~8h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
392.7 mi into trip
|
~8h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
402.2 mi into trip
|
~8h 32m 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
409.9 mi into trip
|
~8h 42m 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
8
410.1 mi into trip
|
~8h 43m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Portland, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Leonia, Teaneck, George Washington Bridge Upper Level and Eastern Long Island.
New York City
392.5 mi in
|
~8h 17m
Leonia
392.7 mi in
|
~8h 18m
Teaneck
392.7 mi in
|
~8h 18m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
395 mi in
|
~8h 22m
Eastern Long Island
409.9 mi in
|
~8h 42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 262.7 mi | 4h 57m |
| Long Island Expressway | 43.5 mi | 59m |
| PA 948 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| US 62 | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| Boot Jack Road | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Southern Tier Expressway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| State Park Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| West Lake Road | 7.7 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on US 20
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Erie Road
2
Continue on US 20
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto NY 394
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Portage Street
4
Continue on NY 394
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Portage Road
5
Continue on NY 394
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Erie Street
6
Continue on NY 394
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lake Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 394
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West Lake Road
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
9
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 12
Toward NY 60: Jamestown
11
Turn right onto NY 60
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Marvin Parkway
13
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Avenue
14
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Newton Avenue
15
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Winsor Street
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
this road
17
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Allen Street
18
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Maple Street
19
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Virginia Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Glenview Avenue
21
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Road
22
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Foote Avenue
23
Turn right onto US 62
16 mi
·
19 min
·
US 62
24
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
25
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hickory Street
26
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hickory Bridge
27
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
32
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
33
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
34
Take the exit
265 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
35
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
36
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 948
37
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 66
38
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi
·
22 min
·
PA 948
39
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
40
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Boot Jack Road
41
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
42
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
43
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
44
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
45
Merge onto I 80
263 mi
·
4 hr 57 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
47
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
49
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
51
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
52
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
53
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
54
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
56
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
58
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
60
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61
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.
62
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
63
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
64
Continue on I 295
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
65
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
66
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 4E
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
67
Merge onto I 495
43 mi
·
59 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
68
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 65
Toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
69
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Express Drive South
Toward I 495, CR 101: Yaphank, Riverhead
70
Turn slight right onto CR 16
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
71
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
72
Turn left onto CR 36
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Country Road
Use the left lane.
73
Arrive at destination
CR 36
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 9-hour and 52-minute drive, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight. Since this route is best split over two days, plan your overnight stop roughly halfway, perhaps after completing the 262.7-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer stretches off the main highways. The $76 fuel cost estimate can help you budget for stops at gas stations along your chosen path.
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 229.8 miles from Portland, NY, or about 5h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 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 101 miles or 2h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 229.8 miles or 5h 13m 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 229.8 miles or 5h 13m
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 8h 29m
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 Portland, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
+
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 Portland, NY
Aim for roughly 230 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brookhaven, NY
Aim for roughly 230 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from Portland, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 262.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 229.8 mi from Portland, NY · 5h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
230 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 Waverly, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
230 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Waverly, NY after about 230 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 229.8 miles from Portland, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 230 miles or 4.9 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$75.65 one way
$151.31 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
161 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $81.81 | $163.61 |
| premium | $4.92 | $89.08 | $178.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $101.47 | $202.95 |
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
$76
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$228–$338
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 137.9 | 1 | $48.26 | $22.06 |
| Efficient EV | 114.9 | 1 | $40.21 | $18.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 183.8 | 2 | $64.34 | $29.41 |
Gas CO2
161 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Brookhaven, NY
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
2:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Waverly, NY
230 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.
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
17 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
9h 52m 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 Portland, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 459.6 miles and takes about 9h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Long Island Expressway, PA 948. 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 230 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 229.8 miles from Portland, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $75.65 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 45 significant decision points across 459.6 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 392.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 392.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 402.2 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Portland, NY and Brookhaven, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Leonia, Teaneck, George Washington Bridge Upper Level and Eastern Long Island.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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