How far is Bellerose Terrace, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from Bellerose Terrace, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellerose Terrace and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellerose Terrace and Brookhaven.
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Start on Cross Island Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2383 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
24.5 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
1044 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
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Continue on Howells Road
1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sunrise Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East: Montauk
694 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven
150 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
130 m · 16 sec · Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
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Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue
1426 ft · 43 sec · Yaphank Avenue
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Turn right onto Montauk Highway
2741 ft · 58 sec · 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 Bellerose Terrace 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.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
24.5 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bellerose Terrace and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellerose Terrace to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
West Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Bellerose Terrace and 24.5 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bellerose Terrace and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near West Babylon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Babylon.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellerose Terrace and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 42.62 mi (68.59 km).
#1 Bellerose Terrace
Census designated place
| Population | 2,198 |
| Coordinates | 40.7206600, -73.7259600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
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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