How far is Brookhaven, NY from Bellmore, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Bellmore, NY is about 36 miles (58 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 39m 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
36.07 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
36.07 mi
Kilometers
58.05 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellmore
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 12:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-15T22:37
Arrive Bellmore
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 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
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
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 Brookhaven
18 mi
00h 24m
To Bellmore
18.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Country Road

    1912 ft · 47 sec · South Country Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Country Road

    108 m · 17 sec · South Country Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Montauk Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Montauk Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Horseblock Road

    1602 ft · 29 sec · Horseblock Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    34.3 mi · 46 min · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
34.3 mi · 95%
Montauk Highway
0.81 mi · 2%
South Country Road
0.43 mi · 1%
Horseblock Road
0.3 mi · 1%
NY 27 West
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

34.3 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 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Islip Terrace
00h 24m from Brookhaven
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Partly Cloudy near Bellmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 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 Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Brookhaven and 18.1 miles from Bellmore.

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 3.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 6.9 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 12.2 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 Brookhaven and Bellmore. Straight-line distance: 32.93 mi (52.99 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

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

Population479,883
Coordinates40.7792700, -72.9153800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bellmore

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population16,218
Coordinates40.6687100, -73.5270700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Bellmore (-73.52707, 40.66871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
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
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.69 $11.38
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.35
Diesel $4.69 $5.96 $11.92

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 Brookhaven and Bellmore. The current time is 22:37:00.

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.