How far is Brookhaven, NY from Erin, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Erin, NY is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
290.86 mi
06h 14m
Flight
217.26 mi
349.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.26 mi
Kilometers
349.65 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.86 mi
Kilometers
468.09 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erin
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-18T22:04
Arrive Erin
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Brookhaven
145.3 mi
03h 07m
To Erin
145.6 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    21 mi · 25 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 96: Owego

    1378 ft · 52 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    1668 ft · 30 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Southside Drive

    838 ft · 19 sec · Southside Drive

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Susquehanna River Bridge Road

    1390 ft · 40 sec · Susquehanna River Bridge Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Susquehanna River Bridge Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Susquehanna River Bridge Road

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto Court Street

    613 ft · 21 sec · Court Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Main Street

    50 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto State Highway 96

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 96

  40. 40

    Continue on Owego Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Owego Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Owego Street

    1903 ft · 58 sec · Owego Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Spencer Avenue

    538 ft · 15 sec · Spencer Avenue

  44. 44

    Continue on Spencer Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Spencer Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Candor Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Candor Road

  46. 46

    Continue on State Highway 96

    1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 96

  47. 47

    Continue on Candor Road

    1708 ft · 27 sec · Candor Road

  48. 48

    Continue on East Tioga Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Tioga Street

  49. 49

    Continue on Spencer-Van Etten Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Spencer-Van Etten Road

  50. 50

    Continue on State Highway 34

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 34

  51. 51

    Continue on State Highway 224

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 224

  52. 52

    Turn left onto Swartwood Hill Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Swartwood Hill Road

  53. 53

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1001 ft · 44 sec · Church Street

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
54 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 30%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 23%
Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 14%
I 86
21 mi · 7%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 6%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

68.2 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.7 mi
217.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
03h 07m from Brookhaven
Leave By
11:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Erin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from Brookhaven and 145.6 miles from Erin.

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

The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.13 one way or $82.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tusten, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Erin. Straight-line distance: 217.26 mi (349.65 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
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#2 Erin

Town in New York, United States

Population1,831
Coordinates42.1859100, -76.6699500
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Erin (-76.66995, 42.18591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.26 gal
38.85 L · about $41.13
Round trip
$82.26
20.52 gal · 77.7 L
Estimated CO2
91.2 kg one way
Round trip: 182.4 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $41.13 $82.26
Mid-grade $4.48 $45.98 $91.95
Premium $4.86 $49.87 $99.75
Diesel $4.69 $48.16 $96.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Erin. The current time is 22:04:41.

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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.