How far is Brookhaven, NY from Carmel, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Carmel, NY is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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 24m.
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.
Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Carmel.
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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 · 15 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Croton Falls Road
554 ft · 18 sec · Croton Falls Road
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Turn right onto Somerstown Turnpike
156 m · 12 sec · Somerstown Turnpike
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Turn left onto Stoneleigh Avenue
4.6 mi · 9 min · Stoneleigh Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Stoneleigh Avenue
78 m · 8 sec · Stoneleigh Avenue
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Turn left onto Brewster Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Brewster Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gleneida Avenue
2922 ft · 1 min · Gleneida Avenue
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Carmel.
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.
Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny near Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Carmel?
The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Saddle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Brookhaven and 51 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Saddle Rock
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 Saddle Rock.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 60.06 mi (96.66 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 Carmel
Town in New York
| Population | 34,339 |
| Coordinates | 41.4300900, -73.6801300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carmel (-73.68013, 41.43009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $16.13 | $32.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.50 | $35.00 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.90 | $33.80 |
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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