How far is Brookhaven, NY from Chatham, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Chatham, NY is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Chatham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Chatham.
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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
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
1426 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
2570 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
62.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 203: Austerlitz, Chatham
1133 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 203
633 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 203
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Turn right onto Hogel Hill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Hogel Hill Road
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Continue on Austerlitz Street
2798 ft · 2 min · Austerlitz Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Austerlitz Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Chatham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
62.1 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chatham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Chatham?
The road trip is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Goldens Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Brookhaven and 89.6 miles from Chatham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115 miles (185.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.2 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 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookhaven and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chatham.
Stop Ideas Near Goldens Bridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goldens Bridge.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 115 mi (185.08 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 Chatham
Town in Columbia County, New York, United States
| Population | 3,819 |
| Coordinates | 42.3642500, -73.5948400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatham (-73.59484, 42.36425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $25.34 | $50.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $30.72 | $61.44 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $29.67 | $59.33 |
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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