How far is Brookhaven, NY from Glen Cove, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Glen Cove, NY is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.7 mi
01h 02m
Flight
38 mi
61.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38 mi
Kilometers
61.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.7 mi
Kilometers
70.33 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Cove
Tue, May 5, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Tue, May 5, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-05-05T05:13
Arrive Glen Cove
Tue, May 5, 6:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Dix Hills
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Brookhaven
21.8 mi
00h 31m
To Glen Cove
21.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brookhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Tuesday
Using Gordon Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 to 25 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Glen Cove.

  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

    29.4 mi · 39 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 106 North, NY 107 North, I 495 Alternate: Oyster Bay

    761 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    1053 ft · 24 sec · North Service Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    2691 ft · 52 sec · North Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cedar Swamp Road

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Cedar Swamp Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Cedar Swamp Road

    77 m · 6 sec · Cedar Swamp Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pratt Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pratt Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Glen Cove Avenue

    557 ft · 15 sec · Glen Cove Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Glen Cove Avenue

    27 m · 7 sec · Glen Cove Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
29.4 mi · 67%
Cedar Swamp Road
6.23 mi · 14%
Horseblock Road
4.24 mi · 10%
Pratt Boulevard
1.23 mi · 3%
Montauk Highway
0.81 mi · 2%
North Broadway
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

29.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dix Hills
00h 31m from Brookhaven
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Glen Cove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Glen Cove?

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Dix Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Brookhaven and 21.9 miles from Glen Cove.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookhaven and Sunny near Glen Cove.

Stop Ideas Near Dix Hills

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 Dix Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 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
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dix Hills.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

39 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

43 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Glen Cove. Straight-line distance: 38 mi (61.15 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
Glen Cove

#2 Glen Cove

City in Nassau County, New York

Population27,005
Coordinates40.8623200, -73.6337400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Glen Cove (-73.63374, 40.86232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.84 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.35
3.08 gal · 11.68 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.17 $12.35
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.90 $13.80
Premium $4.86 $7.49 $14.97
Diesel $4.69 $7.23 $14.46

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Glen Cove. The current time is 05:13:30.

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.