How far is Brookhaven, NY from Hartsdale, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Hartsdale, NY is about 69.6 miles (112 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
69.61 mi
01h 44m
Flight
48.99 mi
78.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.99 mi
Kilometers
78.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.61 mi
Kilometers
112.03 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartsdale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-19T05:23
Arrive Hartsdale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Hicksville
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Brookhaven
34.7 mi
00h 52m
To Hartsdale
34.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on New England Thruway

    2 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Conner Street

    107 m · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue

    650 ft · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Conner Street

    1329 ft · 31 sec · Conner Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 59 sec · Provost Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto South Columbus Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Columbus Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on White Plains Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · White Plains Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Post Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Post Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Crane Road

    3158 ft · 2 min · Crane Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp sharp right toward Bronx River Parkway North

    635 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bronx River Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Fenimore Road, Hartsdale, Scarsdale

    761 ft · 26 sec

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fenimore Road

    643 ft · 37 sec · Fenimore Road

  30. 30

    Continue on East Hartsdale Avenue

    3109 ft · 2 min · East Hartsdale Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    15 m · 1 sec · North Central Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 59%
Horseblock Road
4.24 mi · 6%
White Plains Road
3.63 mi · 5%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 mi · 5%
South Columbus Avenue
2.88 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 4%
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 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hicksville
00h 52m from Brookhaven
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Rain Showers Likely near Hartsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.6 miles (112 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Hicksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Brookhaven and 34.9 miles from Hartsdale.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Rain Showers Likely near Hartsdale.

Stop Ideas Near Hicksville

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 Hicksville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 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 10.8 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 Hicksville.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

27 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Hartsdale. Straight-line distance: 48.99 mi (78.84 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
Hartsdale

#2 Hartsdale

Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York

Population5,293
Coordinates41.0189900, -73.7981900
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Hartsdale (-73.79819, 41.01899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.72
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.86 $19.72
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.02 $22.05
Premium $4.86 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $4.69 $11.55 $23.09

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 Hartsdale. The current time is 05:23:02.

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.