How far is Brookhaven, NY from Lackawanna, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Lackawanna, NY is about 432.7 miles (696.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 06m by car.

The straight-line flight distance is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km).
For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 13m 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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Reverse Route

Quick Snapshot

Road

432.71 mi

09h 06m

Flight

335.43 mi

539.83 km direct

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

Flight Distance

Direct air line

335.43 mi

Kilometers

539.83 km

Flight Time

00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route

432.71 mi

Kilometers

696.38 km

Drive Time

09h 06m

Gas Cost Calculator

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MPG

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Departure Time

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot

Arrive in Lackawanna

Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM EDT

Return by in Brookhaven

Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 PM EDT

Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.

Leave Brookhaven

2026-04-23T00:43

Arrive Lackawanna

Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM EDT

Route Timing

09h 06m

One way by road

Best Departure Window

6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT

Treat this as a longer travel day

Arrive between

3:07 PM to 4:37 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

5:46 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

Riverside

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Brookhaven

216.1 mi

04h 33m

To Lackawanna

216.6 mi

04h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Brookhaven Weather

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination

Lackawanna Weather

64°F

Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts

Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT

Wind

3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Country Road

1912 ft · 47 sec · South Country Road
2

Continue on South Country Road

108 m · 17 sec · South Country Road
3

Turn straight onto Montauk Highway

1.3 km · 1 min · Montauk Highway
4

Turn left onto Horseblock Road

4.2 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
5

Turn left onto Express Drive North

873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North
6

Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York

1278 ft · 22 sec
7

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

41.4 mi · 56 min · Long Island Expressway
8

Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

1267 ft · 27 sec
9

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

1604 ft · 38 sec
10

Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

2905 ft · 1 min
12

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
13

Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
14

Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
15

Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
16

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
17

Continue straight

2659 ft · 48 sec
18

Keep slight left

3214 ft · 39 sec
19

Keep slight left

559 ft · 9 sec
20

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

1270 ft · 23 sec
21

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

1884 ft · 29 sec
22

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
23

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

1.3 km · 1 min
24

Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
25

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
26

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
27

Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

1.1 km · 46 sec
28

Continue straight

27.7 mi · 31 min
29

Merge slight right

58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
30

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
31

Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway
32

Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

1030 ft · 23 sec
33

Turn left onto Sonyea Road

4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
34

Continue on Main Street

1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
35

Continue on Mount Morris Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
36

Turn left onto Perry Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
37

Continue on Leicester Road

7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road
38

Continue on East Buffalo Street

4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street
39

Continue on West Buffalo Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
40

Continue on Varysburg Road

10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
41

Continue on Big Tree Road

10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
42

Take the ramp slight right

1249 ft · 30 sec
43

Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway
44

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Erie

2611 ft · 44 sec
45

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

1.3 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway
46

Keep slight right to continue on US 219: Orchard Park, Springville

2041 ft · 44 sec
47

Take the exit slight right toward Lackawanna, Ridge Road West

1867 ft · 1 min
48

Turn slight right onto Ridge Road

1.6 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
49

Arrive at your destination

0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route

Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions

49 steps

7 turns on the saved route

Ramps & Exits

7 merges, 9 ramps or exits

Navigation Density

11.3 / 100 mi

Decision points by distance

Main Roads

I 86

100 mi · 23%

I 380 North

86.4 mi · 20%

Christopher Columbus Highway

68.2 mi · 16%

Long Island Expressway

41.4 mi · 10%

Genesee Expressway

32.9 mi · 8%

Keystone Shortway

17.3 mi · 4%

Longest Stretch

I 86

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 01h 57m

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

09h 06m

Overnight route

Same-Day Return

18h 14m

Round-trip wheel time

Road vs Air

+97.3 mi

335.4 mi direct line

Halfway Stop

Riverside

04h 33m from Brookhaven

Leave By

5:46 PM EDT

Overnight-style route

Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Lackawanna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 432.7 miles (696.4 km) and usually takes 09h 06m 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.1 miles from Brookhaven and 216.6 miles from Lackawanna.

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

The direct path is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.3 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 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 $61.22 one way or $122.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Lackawanna is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

Mid-route Guidance

Local place coverage is thin around Riverside, 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 Riverside.

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away

23 Lackawanna Avenue

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away

47 South Washington Street

BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away

I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Lackawanna. Straight-line distance: 335.43 mi (539.83 km).

#1 Brookhaven

This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.

Population	479,883
Coordinates	40.7792700, -72.9153800
Altitude	3
Country	United States

#2 Lackawanna

City in New York, USA

Population	17,632
Coordinates	42.8256100, -78.8233700
Altitude	190
Country	United States

Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Lackawanna (-78.82337, 42.82561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 696 km by road

Speed	Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	14h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	10h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	08h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	07h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	06h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)	05h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel

15.27 gal

57.8 L · about $61.22

Round trip

$122.43

30.54 gal · 115.6 L

Estimated CO2

135.7 kg one way

Round trip: 271.4 kg / 598 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.

Fuel	$/gal	One way	Round trip
Regular gas	$4.01	$61.22	$122.43
Mid-grade	$4.48	$68.42	$136.85
Premium	$4.86	$74.23	$148.45
Diesel	$4.69	$71.68	$143.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Lackawanna. The current time is 00:43:24.

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.