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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.05 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.76 mi
47.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.76 mi
Kilometers
47.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.05 mi
Kilometers
53.19 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 12, 3:45 PM EDT
Return by in Bethpage
Sun, Apr 12, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethpage
2026-04-12T14:55
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 12, 3:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethpage
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 Terrace
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Bethpage
16.5 mi
00h 25m
To Brookhaven
16.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Stewart Avenue

    2154 ft · 50 sec · Stewart Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3222 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Merritts Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Merritts Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fulton Street

    849 ft · 19 sec · Fulton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Fulton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Fulton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Farmingdale Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto NY 27 East: Montauk

    753 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    2454 ft · 47 sec · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 East

    147 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    24 mi · 33 min · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

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

    150 m · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road

    130 m · 16 sec · Sunrise Hwy South Service Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue

    1426 ft · 43 sec · Yaphank Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Montauk Highway

    2741 ft · 58 sec · Montauk Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
24.5 mi · 74%
Farmingdale Road
3.68 mi · 11%
Fulton Street
1.43 mi · 4%
Merritts Road
0.82 mi · 2%
Central Avenue
0.61 mi · 2%
Montauk Highway
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Islip Terrace
00h 25m from Bethpage
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Islip Terrace and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 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 11.7 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 Terrace.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

45 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

48 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 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 Bethpage and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 29.76 mi (47.89 km).

Bethpage

#1 Bethpage

Census-designated place in New York

Population16,429
Coordinates40.7442700, -73.4820700
Altitude32
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: Bethpage (-73.48207, 40.74427)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.41 L · about $4.65
Round trip
$9.30
2.32 gal · 8.82 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethpage and Brookhaven. The current time is 14:55:09.

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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.