How far is Brookhaven, NY from Croton-on-Hudson, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Croton-on-Hudson, NY is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.73 mi
02h 08m
Flight
58.9 mi
94.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.9 mi
Kilometers
94.79 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.73 mi
Kilometers
139.58 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Croton-on-Hudson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 9:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-19T04:50
Arrive Croton-on-Hudson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
North Hills
NY

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Brookhaven
43.3 mi
01h 04m
To Croton-on-Hudson
43.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Croton-on-Hudson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Croton-on-Hudson.

  1. 1

    Start on South Country Road

    1912 ft · 47 sec · South Country Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Country Road

    108 m · 17 sec · South Country Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Montauk Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Montauk Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Horseblock Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Express Drive North

    873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York

    1278 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    41.4 mi · 56 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

    1267 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1604 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on New England Thruway

    2 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Conner Street

    107 m · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue

    650 ft · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Conner Street

    1329 ft · 31 sec · Conner Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 59 sec · Provost Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto South Columbus Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Columbus Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

    3011 ft · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway

    653 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway

    1980 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    1714 ft · 33 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Taconic State Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A, NY 100 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 12 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    151 m · 33 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Riverside Avenue

    89 m · 13 sec · North Riverside Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto High Street

    132 m · 21 sec · High Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Palmer Avenue

    950 ft · 50 sec · Palmer Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Hunter Place

    64 m · 9 sec · Hunter Place

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hunter Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Croton-on-Hudson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 48%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 15%
NY 9A
8.21 mi · 9%
Horseblock Road
4.24 mi · 5%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
01h 04m from Brookhaven
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Showers And Thunderstorms near Croton-on-Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Croton-on-Hudson?

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Brookhaven and 43.4 miles from Croton-on-Hudson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Showers And Thunderstorms near Croton-on-Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

North Hills
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Croton-on-Hudson. Straight-line distance: 58.9 mi (94.79 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.

Population479,883
Coordinates40.7792700, -72.9153800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Croton-on-Hudson

#2 Croton-on-Hudson

Village in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population8,016
Coordinates41.2084300, -73.8912500
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Croton-on-Hudson (-73.89125, 41.20843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.59 L · about $12.27
Round trip
$24.54
6.12 gal · 23.18 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.27 $24.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.71 $27.42
Premium $4.86 $14.87 $29.75
Diesel $4.69 $14.36 $28.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Croton-on-Hudson. The current time is 04:50:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.