How far is Brookhaven, NY from Lawrence, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Lawrence, NY is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.08 mi
01h 08m
Flight
44.12 mi
71.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.12 mi
Kilometers
71.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.08 mi
Kilometers
77.37 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Tue, May 26, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Tue, May 26, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-05-26T06:46
Arrive Lawrence
Tue, May 26, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
North Babylon
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Brookhaven
24 mi
00h 34m
To Lawrence
24.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brookhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Tuesday
Using Gordon Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
Lawrence Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Tuesday
Using Herricks as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.2 mi · 57 min · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Broadway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Broadway

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
42.2 mi · 88%
Broadway
4.1 mi · 9%
Montauk Highway
0.81 mi · 2%
South Country Road
0.43 mi · 1%
Horseblock Road
0.3 mi · 1%
NY 27 West
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

42.2 mi · 00h 57m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Babylon
00h 34m from Brookhaven
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brookhaven and Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

North Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Brookhaven and 24.1 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brookhaven and Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near North Babylon

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 North Babylon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 1.5 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 1.1 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 North Babylon.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

45 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

52 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

55 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 44.12 mi (71.01 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
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

Village in Nassau County, New York in the USA

Population6,535
Coordinates40.6156600, -73.7295800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Lawrence (-73.72958, 40.61566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.42 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.63
3.4 gal · 12.84 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.82 $13.63
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $4.86 $8.26 $16.53
Diesel $4.69 $7.98 $15.96

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Lawrence. The current time is 06:46:45.

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.