How far is Brookhaven, NY from Lake Carmel, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Lake Carmel, NY is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Lake Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Lake Carmel.
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Start on South Country Road
1912 ft · 47 sec · South Country Road
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Continue on South Country Road
108 m · 17 sec · South Country Road
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Turn straight onto Montauk Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto Horseblock Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
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Turn left onto Express Drive North
873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
1278 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 56 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
1267 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1604 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
1426 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 311: Lake Carmel, Patterson
1237 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 311
1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 311
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Continue on Snadbeck Avenue
140 m · 12 sec · Snadbeck Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 52
77 m · 5 sec · State Highway 52
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Turn straight onto Snadbeck Avenue
539 ft · 11 sec · Snadbeck Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 52
562 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 52
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Turn right onto Barrett Hill Road
738 ft · 36 sec · Barrett Hill Road
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Turn left onto Worthington Drive West
715 ft · 32 sec · Worthington Drive West
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Turn slight right onto Waccabuc Road
54 m · 10 sec · Waccabuc Road
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Turn right onto Coleman Road
23 m · 3 sec · Coleman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coleman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Lake Carmel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Lake Carmel?
The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Brookhaven and 53.9 miles from Lake Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Lake Carmel. Straight-line distance: 61.39 mi (98.79 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 Lake Carmel
Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York
| Population | 8,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.4614800, -73.6709600 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Carmel (-73.67096, 41.46148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.47 | $36.94 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $17.84 | $35.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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