How far is Brookhaven, NY from Lake Mohegan, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Lake Mohegan, NY is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
95.98 mi
02h 19m
Flight
61.14 mi
98.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.14 mi
Kilometers
98.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.98 mi
Kilometers
154.47 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Mohegan
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Lake Mohegan
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Brookhaven
48 mi
01h 09m
To Lake Mohegan
48 mi
01h 09m

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
54°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Lake Mohegan.

  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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Columbus Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

    3011 ft · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway

    653 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway

    1980 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    1714 ft · 33 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Taconic State Parkway

    16.6 mi · 22 min · Taconic State Parkway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 132: Shrub Oak

    867 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road

    1045 ft · 23 sec · Old Yorktown Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Barger Street

    862 ft · 19 sec · Barger Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left onto Mohegan Avenue

    1061 ft · 47 sec · Mohegan Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Mohegan Avenue

    2064 ft · 2 min · Mohegan Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mohegan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 43%
Taconic State Parkway
16.6 mi · 17%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 13%
Horseblock Road
4.24 mi · 4%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 mi · 3%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 3%
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
01h 09m from Brookhaven
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Mohegan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Lake Mohegan?

The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Brookhaven and 48 miles from Lake Mohegan.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.59 one way or $27.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Mohegan.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.8 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 12.2 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 Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Lake Mohegan. Straight-line distance: 61.14 mi (98.39 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
Lake Mohegan

#2 Lake Mohegan

Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York

Population6,010
Coordinates41.3178700, -73.8462500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Lake Mohegan (-73.84625, 41.31787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.82 L · about $13.59
Round trip
$27.18
6.78 gal · 25.64 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.59 $27.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.19 $30.38
Premium $4.86 $16.48 $32.96
Diesel $4.69 $15.91 $31.83

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Lake Mohegan. The current time is 03:15:05.

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.