How far is Brookhaven, NY from Kiryas Joel, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Kiryas Joel, NY is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Road
105.17 mi
02h 28m
Flight
75.96 mi
122.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.96 mi
Kilometers
122.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.17 mi
Kilometers
169.26 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kiryas Joel
Tue, May 5, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Tue, May 5, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-05-05T01:33
Arrive Kiryas Joel
Tue, May 5, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Saddle Rock
NY

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

From Brookhaven
52.5 mi
01h 14m
To Kiryas Joel
52.6 mi
01h 14m

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
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Kiryas Joel.

  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 right to continue on NY 17 South, NY 32 North: Woodbury, Harriman

    750 ft · 18 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 32 North, CR 64: Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Nininger Road

    78 m · 8 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto State Route 32

    80 m · 7 sec · State Route 32

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Monroe

    141 m · 17 sec

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nininger Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Nininger Road

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Nininger Road

    711 ft · 16 sec · Nininger Road

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nininger Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Nininger Road

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Nininger Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Nininger Road

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bakertown Road

    989 ft · 21 sec · Bakertown Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Bakertown Road

    3110 ft · 1 min · Bakertown Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Acres Road

    1801 ft · 56 sec · Acres Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Satmar Drive

    1719 ft · 1 min · Satmar Drive

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Hayes Court

    846 ft · 41 sec · Hayes Court

  46. 46

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 39%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 14%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 14%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 7%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 6%
Horseblock Road
4.24 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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saddle Rock
01h 14m from Brookhaven
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kiryas Joel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Kiryas Joel?

The road trip is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Saddle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Brookhaven and 52.6 miles from Kiryas Joel.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.87 one way or $29.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kiryas Joel.

Stop Ideas Near Saddle Rock

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 Saddle Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 13 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.6 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 Saddle Rock.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Kiryas Joel. Straight-line distance: 75.96 mi (122.24 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
Kiryas Joel

#2 Kiryas Joel

Town

Population28,953
Coordinates41.3420400, -74.1679200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Kiryas Joel (-74.16792, 41.34204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.05 L · about $14.87
Round trip
$29.75
7.42 gal · 28.1 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.87 $29.75
Mid-grade $4.48 $16.62 $33.25
Premium $4.86 $18.03 $36.07
Diesel $4.69 $17.41 $34.83

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 Kiryas Joel. The current time is 01:33:59.

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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.