How far is Bellmore, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Bellmore, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.24 mi
00h 49m
Flight
32.93 mi
52.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.93 mi
Kilometers
52.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.24 mi
Kilometers
56.72 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 15, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Bellmore
Wed, Apr 15, 10:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellmore
2026-04-15T21:00
Arrive Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 15, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellmore
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Islip
NY

This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.

From Bellmore
17.6 mi
00h 24m
To Brookhaven
17.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
74°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellmore and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellmore and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Sunrise Highway

    12 m · 6 sec · Sunrise Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    33.9 mi · 46 min · Sunrise Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven

    150 m · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road

    130 m · 16 sec · Sunrise Hwy South Service Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue

    1426 ft · 43 sec · Yaphank Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Montauk Highway

    2741 ft · 58 sec · Montauk Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellmore and Brookhaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
33.9 mi · 96%
Montauk Highway
0.52 mi · 1%
South Country Road
0.39 mi · 1%
Yaphank Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
CR 21 South
0.09 mi
Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

33.9 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Islip
00h 24m from Bellmore
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bellmore and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellmore to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Islip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Bellmore and 17.6 miles from Brookhaven.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bellmore and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Islip

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Islip and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Islip.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

45 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

50 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

52 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

63 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellmore and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 32.93 mi (52.99 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bellmore

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population16,218
Coordinates40.6687100, -73.5270700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.

Population479,883
Coordinates40.7792700, -72.9153800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellmore (-73.52707, 40.66871)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.56 $11.11
Premium $4.86 $6.03 $12.06
Diesel $4.69 $5.82 $11.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellmore and Brookhaven. The current time is 21:00:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.