How far is Beacon, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from Beacon, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beacon and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon and Brookhaven.
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Start on Main Street
858 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Teller Avenue
1783 ft · 58 sec · Teller Avenue
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Turn left onto Wolcott Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Wolcott Avenue
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Continue on Breakneck Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Breakneck Road
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Continue on State Highway 9D
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9D
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Continue on Morris Avenue
2410 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1222 ft · 24 sec · Chestnut Street
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 9D
1728 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 9D
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Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
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Continue on State Highway 9D
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9D
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Continue on Route 9D
109 m · 7 sec · Route 9D
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Continue on State Highway 9D
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9D
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Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
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Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon trail = yes
1309 ft · 26 sec · Bear Mountain-Beacon trail = yes
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Turn straight onto US 6 West, US 202 West: Bear Mountain
64 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bear Mountain Bridge
2697 ft · 57 sec · Bear Mountain Bridge
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Turn slight right
97 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle
90 m · 5 sec · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
35.1 mi · 45 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Merge slight left
2776 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
1308 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto South Country Road
2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beacon and Brookhaven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beacon and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beacon to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Beacon and 70.8 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beacon and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beacon and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 74.31 mi (119.59 km).
#1 Beacon
City in Dutchess County, New York, United States
| Population | 13,930 |
| Coordinates | 41.5048200, -73.9695800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookhaven
This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.
| Population | 479,883 |
| Coordinates | 40.7792700, -72.9153800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $18.36 | $36.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $20.52 | $41.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.26 | $44.53 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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