How far is Brookhaven, NY from Crown Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Crown Heights, NY is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.71 mi
03h 09m
Flight
79.62 mi
128.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.62 mi
Kilometers
128.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.71 mi
Kilometers
195.88 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crown Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-16T04:45
Arrive Crown Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pelham
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States

From Brookhaven
60.8 mi
01h 34m
To Crown Heights
60.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Crown Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Crown Heights.

  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

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  32. 32

    Turn left

    934 ft · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle

    7 m · 1 sec · Albany Post Road

  34. 34

    Exit the rotary onto Albany Post Road

    23.1 mi · 31 min · Albany Post Road

  35. 35

    Continue on South Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Old Post Road

    1406 ft · 45 sec · Old Post Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Sheafe Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Sheafe Road

  38. 38

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 6 min

  39. 39

    Turn sharp right

    1389 ft · 2 min

  40. 40

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 10 min

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Crown Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
41 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 34%
Albany Post Road
23.1 mi · 19%
NY 9A
15.2 mi · 13%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 10%
Horseblock Road
4.24 mi · 3%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
79.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelham
01h 34m from Brookhaven
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny near Crown Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Crown Heights?

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Brookhaven and 60.9 miles from Crown Heights.

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

The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.24 one way or $34.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny near Crown Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Pelham

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 Pelham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pelham.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

2 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

27 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Crown Heights. Straight-line distance: 79.62 mi (128.14 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
Crown Heights

#2 Crown Heights

Neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City

Population2,840
Coordinates41.6373200, -73.9379200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Crown Heights (-73.93792, 41.63732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.26 L · about $17.24
Round trip
$34.48
8.6 gal · 32.52 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $17.24 $34.48
Mid-grade $4.48 $19.27 $38.54
Premium $4.86 $20.90 $41.80
Diesel $4.69 $20.18 $40.37

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Crown Heights. The current time is 04:45:18.

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.