How far is Bethpage, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from Bethpage, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethpage and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethpage and Brookhaven.
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Start on Stewart Avenue
2154 ft · 50 sec · Stewart Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3222 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Merritts Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Merritts Road
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Turn left onto Fulton Street
849 ft · 19 sec · Fulton Street
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Continue on Fulton Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Fulton Street
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Continue on Farmingdale Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road
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Turn slight right onto NY 27 East: Montauk
753 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
2454 ft · 47 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 East
147 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
24 mi · 33 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 Bethpage and Brookhaven.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
24 mi · 00h 33m
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 Bethpage 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 Bethpage to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Bethpage and 16.6 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethpage and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Islip Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Islip Terrace.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethpage and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 29.76 mi (47.89 km).
#1 Bethpage
Census-designated place in New York
| Population | 16,429 |
| Coordinates | 40.7442700, -73.4820700 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
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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