How far is Brookhaven, NY from East New York, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to East New York, NY is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
55.57 mi
01h 19m
Flight
51.23 mi
82.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.23 mi
Kilometers
82.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.57 mi
Kilometers
89.43 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East New York
Wed, Apr 22, 8:38 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-22T19:19
Arrive East New York
Wed, Apr 22, 8:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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 Lindenhurst
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Brookhaven
27.7 mi
00h 39m
To East New York
27.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brookhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using Bellport as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and East New York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and East New York.

  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

    1602 ft · 29 sec · Horseblock Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    46 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    54 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    113 m · 12 sec · Linden Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    1662 ft · 1 min · Essex Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dumont Avenue

    698 ft · 38 sec · Dumont Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    144 m · 21 sec · Cleveland Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cleveland Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and East New York.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
46 mi · 83%
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 8%
Linden Boulevard
1.55 mi · 3%
North Conduit Avenue
0.87 mi · 2%
Montauk Highway
0.81 mi · 1%
South Country Road
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

46 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Lindenhurst
00h 39m from Brookhaven
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookhaven and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to East New York?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 Lindenhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Brookhaven and 27.8 miles from East New York.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.86 one way or $15.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brookhaven and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East New York.

Stop Ideas Near North Lindenhurst

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 Lindenhurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

52 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and East New York. Straight-line distance: 51.23 mi (82.44 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
East New York

#2 East New York

Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States

Population173,198
Coordinates40.6667700, -73.8823600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: East New York (-73.88236, 40.66677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $7.86
Round trip
$15.72
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.86 $15.72
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.78 $17.57
Premium $4.86 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $4.69 $9.20 $18.40

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and East New York. The current time is 19:19:31.

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.