How far is Brookhaven, NY from Kensington, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Kensington, NY is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
60.28 mi
01h 28m
Flight
56.03 mi
90.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.03 mi
Kilometers
90.17 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.28 mi
Kilometers
97.01 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kensington
Sat, Apr 11, 2:59 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 11, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-11T13:31
Arrive Kensington
Sat, Apr 11, 2:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Amityville
NY

Village in New York

From Brookhaven
30.1 mi
00h 44m
To Kensington
30.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Church Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Westminster Road

    101 m · 19 sec · Westminster Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Albemarle Road

    679 ft · 32 sec · Albemarle Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albemarle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
46 mi · 76%
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 8%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 6%
Church Avenue
2.78 mi · 5%
North Conduit Avenue
0.87 mi · 1%
Montauk Highway
0.81 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amityville
00h 44m from Brookhaven
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Kensington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Amityville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Brookhaven and 30.2 miles from Kensington.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookhaven and Sunny near Kensington.

Stop Ideas Near Amityville

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 Amityville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.1 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 5.5 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 Amityville.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

42 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 56.03 mi (90.17 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 Kensington

Village in New York, United States

Population1,182
Coordinates40.6462100, -73.9706900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Kensington (-73.97069, 40.64621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.05 L · about $8.54
Round trip
$17.08
4.26 gal · 16.1 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.54 $17.08
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.54 $19.09
Premium $4.86 $10.35 $20.71
Diesel $4.69 $10.00 $20.00

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Kensington. The current time is 13:31:37.

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.