How far is Broadalbin, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Broadalbin, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
250.21 mi
04h 26m
Flight
170.7 mi
274.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.7 mi
Kilometers
274.72 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.21 mi
Kilometers
402.67 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Broadalbin
Sat, Apr 18, 7:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadalbin
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broadalbin
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Orange Lake
NY

City in New York, United States of America

From Broadalbin
121.1 mi
02h 13m
To Brookhaven
129.1 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1381 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Second Avenue

    2612 ft · 1 min · South Second Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Midline Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Midline Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Perth-West Galway Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Perth-West Galway Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 30

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

  6. 6

    Continue on Perth Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Perth Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Pearl Street

    656 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    116 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 30

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 30

  11. 11

    Turn left

    121 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    525 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    24.6 mi · 28 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  27. 27

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  32. 32

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  40. 40

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
143 mi · 57%
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 17%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.5 mi
170.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange Lake
02h 13m from Broadalbin
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Broadalbin and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km) and usually takes 04h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Orange Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.1 miles from Broadalbin and 129.1 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.40 one way or $70.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Broadalbin and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Orange Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orange Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orange Lake.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

23 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

43 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

44 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

69 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broadalbin and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 170.7 mi (274.72 km).

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#1 Broadalbin

Town in New York, USA

Population5,138
Coordinates43.0586800, -74.1965200
Altitude245
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: West Main Street (-74.196476, 43.058632)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.83 gal
33.42 L · about $35.40
Round trip
$70.80
17.66 gal · 66.84 L
Estimated CO2
78.5 kg one way
Round trip: 156.9 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $35.40 $70.80
Mid-grade $4.48 $39.57 $79.13
Premium $4.86 $42.92 $85.85
Diesel $4.69 $41.45 $82.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Broadalbin and Brookhaven. The current time is 23:06:18.

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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.