How far is Brookhaven, NY from East Meadow, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to East Meadow, NY is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and East Meadow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and East Meadow.
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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
1602 ft · 29 sec · Horseblock Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
13.8 mi · 19 min · Sunrise Highway
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Turn slight right onto Sunrise Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
1609 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway
6 mi · 7 min · Heckscher State Parkway
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Continue on Southern State Parkway
694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
14.6 mi · 18 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit right toward NY 106 North: East Meadow
650 ft · 16 sec
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Turn slight right onto Newbridge Road
2429 ft · 46 sec · Newbridge Road
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Turn left
53 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Meadow Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Meadow Avenue
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Turn right
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and East Meadow.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
14.6 mi · 00h 18m
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 leaving Brookhaven and Partly Sunny near East Meadow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to East Meadow?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Islip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Brookhaven and 19.6 miles from East Meadow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brookhaven and Partly Sunny near East Meadow.
Stop Ideas Near Islip
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 Islip.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and East Meadow. Straight-line distance: 33.99 mi (54.7 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 East Meadow
Hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County (Long Island), New York, United States
| Population | 38,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.7139900, -73.5590200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Meadow (-73.55902, 40.71399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
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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