How far is Brookhaven, NY from Cold Spring Harbor, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Cold Spring Harbor, NY is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Cold Spring Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Cold Spring Harbor.
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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
14.3 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
572 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road
1.3 km · 1 min · LIE North Service Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SA North: Kings Park
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward N West: New York
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 35 North: Huntington
105 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Deforest Road North
1346 ft · 44 sec · Deforest Road North
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Turn straight onto Deer Park Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Road
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Continue on Park Avenue
4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Spring
21 m · 3 sec · Spring
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Cold Spring Harbor.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
14.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near Cold Spring Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Cold Spring Harbor?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Islandia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Brookhaven and 16.8 miles from Cold Spring Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near Cold Spring Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Islandia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Islandia.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Cold Spring Harbor. Straight-line distance: 29.01 mi (46.69 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 Cold Spring Harbor
Hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, US, on the north shore of Long Island; named after cold freshwater springs in the area; rose in prominence as a whaling community in the 19th century, then later as a resort town; today a bedroom community of NYC
| Population | 5,070 |
| Coordinates | 40.8714900, -73.4567900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cold Spring Harbor (-73.45679, 40.87149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
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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