How far is Brookhaven, NY from Dover Plains, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Dover Plains, NY is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.37 mi
02h 54m
Flight
74.81 mi
120.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.81 mi
Kilometers
120.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.37 mi
Kilometers
201.77 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover Plains
Thu, Apr 16, 4:33 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 7:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-16T13:38
Arrive Dover Plains
Thu, Apr 16, 4:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Bronxville
NY

Village in Westchester County, New York

From Brookhaven
62.6 mi
01h 27m
To Dover Plains
62.7 mi
01h 27m

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
87°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Dover Plains.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Dover Plains.

  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

    1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 39 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1185 ft · 36 sec · Mill Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Market Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Dover Plains.

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
54.4 mi · 43%
Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 33%
Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 11%
Horseblock Road
4.24 mi · 3%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 mi · 3%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 2%
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bronxville
01h 27m from Brookhaven
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Partly Sunny near Dover Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Dover Plains?

The road trip is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Bronxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Brookhaven and 62.7 miles from Dover Plains.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brookhaven and Partly Sunny near Dover Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Bronxville

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 Bronxville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 2.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Bronxville
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Bronxville
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

5 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

6 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 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 Dover Plains. Straight-line distance: 74.81 mi (120.39 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
Dover Plains

#2 Dover Plains

Census-designated place in New York

Population1,323
Coordinates41.7412100, -73.5765200
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Dover Plains (-73.57652, 41.74121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.75 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.44
8.84 gal · 33.5 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $17.72 $35.44
Mid-grade $4.48 $19.81 $39.61
Premium $4.86 $21.49 $42.97
Diesel $4.69 $20.75 $41.49

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 Dover Plains. The current time is 13:38:38.

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.