How far is Brookhaven, NY from Cooperstown, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Cooperstown, NY is about 244 miles (392.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Cooperstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Cooperstown.
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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 left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton
2294 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
69.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 206: Roscoe, Walton
556 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Old Route 17
2603 ft · 54 sec · Old Route 17
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on State Highway 206
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Cat Hollow Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30
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Continue on Bridge Street
1682 ft · 50 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 206
9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Stockton Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Avenue
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
742 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street
74 m · 7 sec · Delaware Street
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Turn right onto Townsend Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Townsend Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Road
685 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Road
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Continue on West Brook Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Brook Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Brook Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Brook Road
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Continue on Franklin-Walton Road
9 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 357
1521 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 357
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Continue on Main Street
6.1 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 28
41 m · 2 sec · State Highway 28
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 28
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28
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Turn left onto James F. Lettis Highway
946 ft · 22 sec · James F. Lettis Highway
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Take the ramp right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 28 North: Colliersville, Cooperstown
1954 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Gersoni Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gersoni Road
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Continue on State Highway 28
7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
7.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
710 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pioneer Street
2 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Cooperstown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NY 17 West
Continue straight
69.1 mi · 01h 23m
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 near Cooperstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Cooperstown?
The road trip is about 244 miles (392.7 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Washington Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Brookhaven and 122.1 miles from Cooperstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.52 one way or $69.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Cooperstown is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Washington Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington Heights.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Cooperstown. Straight-line distance: 168.35 mi (270.94 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 Cooperstown
Village in Otsego County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,732 |
| Coordinates | 42.7004800, -74.9242600 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cooperstown (-74.92426, 42.70048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $34.52 | $69.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $38.58 | $77.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $41.85 | $83.71 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $40.42 | $80.83 |
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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