How far is Brookhaven, NY from Brewster, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Brewster, NY is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Brewster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Brewster.
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Start on South Country Road
1912 ft · 47 sec · South Country Road
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Continue on South Country Road
108 m · 17 sec · South Country Road
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Turn straight onto Montauk Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto Horseblock Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
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Turn left onto Express Drive North
873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
1278 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 56 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
1267 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1604 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
21.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 116: Purdys, Somers
983 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 116
90 m · 9 sec · State Highway 116
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
88 m · 7 sec · State Highway 22
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Croton Falls Road
3119 ft · 1 min · Croton Falls Road
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Continue on Warner Drive
160 m · 13 sec · Warner Drive
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Continue on Front Street
145 m · 12 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Mahopac Avenue
845 ft · 20 sec · Mahopac Avenue
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Continue on Brewster Road
1500 ft · 23 sec · Brewster Road
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Continue on Brewster Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · Brewster Avenue
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Continue on East Branch Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Branch Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2083 ft · 56 sec · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
55 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Hoyt Street
124 m · 18 sec · Hoyt Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
762 ft · 37 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Michael Neuner Drive
20 m · 3 sec · Michael Neuner Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michael Neuner Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Brewster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brookhaven and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brewster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Brewster?
The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
East Atlantic Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Brookhaven and 50 miles from Brewster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.15 one way or $28.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brookhaven and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brewster.
Stop Ideas Near East Atlantic Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Atlantic Beach.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Brewster. Straight-line distance: 56.2 mi (90.45 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Brewster
Village in New York
| Population | 2,334 |
| Coordinates | 41.3973200, -73.6170700 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brewster (-73.61707, 41.39732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
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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