How far is Brookhaven, NY from Ellenville, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Ellenville, NY is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
143.29 mi
03h 10m
Flight
100.56 mi
161.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.56 mi
Kilometers
161.83 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.29 mi
Kilometers
230.61 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellenville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:13 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-22T18:03
Arrive Ellenville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
Tappan
NY

Census designated place

From Brookhaven
71.6 mi
01h 35m
To Ellenville
71.7 mi
01h 35m

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
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Ellenville.

  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 left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

    2294 ft · 30 sec

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 33 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Wurtsboro, Highview

    686 ft · 31 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Mamakating Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Mamakating Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Kingston Avenue

    2828 ft · 37 sec · Kingston Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on United States Highway 209

    10.5 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 209

  40. 40

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 57 sec · South Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Center Street

    18 m · 1 sec · Center Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 29%
NY 17 West
28.1 mi · 20%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 11%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 10%
United States Highway 209
10.5 mi · 7%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 5%
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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
100.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tappan
01h 35m from Brookhaven
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Ellenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Ellenville?

The road trip is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Tappan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Brookhaven and 71.7 miles from Ellenville.

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

The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tappan

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 Tappan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 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
Orangetown Town Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Orangetown Town Hall

Orangeburg , NY
26 Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

18 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

20 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Ellenville. Straight-line distance: 100.56 mi (161.83 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
Ellenville

#2 Ellenville

City in Ulster County, New York, United States of America

Population4,006
Coordinates41.7170400, -74.3957100
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Ellenville (-74.39571, 41.71704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.14 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.57
10.12 gal · 38.28 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $20.29 $40.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $22.67 $45.35
Premium $4.86 $24.60 $49.19
Diesel $4.69 $23.75 $47.50

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 Ellenville. The current time is 18:03:12.

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.