How far is Brookhaven, NY from New Scotland, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to New Scotland, NY is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.86 mi
04h 24m
Flight
137.76 mi
221.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.76 mi
Kilometers
221.71 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.86 mi
Kilometers
331.3 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Scotland
Sun, May 31, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, May 31, 6:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-05-30T22:01
Arrive New Scotland
Sun, May 31, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Highland Mills
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Brookhaven
102.9 mi
02h 12m
To New Scotland
103 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brookhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Tonight
Using Gordon Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 21 mph N
Destination
58°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and New Scotland.

  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

    104.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 144, NY 396: Selkirk

    2404 ft · 58 sec

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · River Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Corning Hill Road

    1 km · 1 min · Corning Hill Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 9W

    109 m · 7 sec · Route 9W

  35. 35

    Continue on US 9W NY 32

    1756 ft · 36 sec · US 9W NY 32

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Delmar Bypass

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Delmar Bypass

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Cherry Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cherry Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Kenwood Avenue

    3192 ft · 1 min · Kenwood Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto New Scotland Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · New Scotland Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Scotland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
105 mi · 51%
Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 20%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 7%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
River Road
6.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

105 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.1 mi
137.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Mills
02h 12m from Brookhaven
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Brookhaven and Partly Sunny near New Scotland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to New Scotland?

The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Highland Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Brookhaven and 103 miles from New Scotland.

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

The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Brookhaven and Partly Sunny near New Scotland.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Mills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Highland Mills, 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 Highland Mills.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

27 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

43 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

49 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

56 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and New Scotland. Straight-line distance: 137.76 mi (221.71 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
New Scotland

#2 New Scotland

Town in New York

Population8,588
Coordinates42.6286900, -73.9134600
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: New Scotland (-73.91346, 42.62869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.5 L · about $29.11
Round trip
$58.21
14.52 gal · 55 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $29.11 $58.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $32.53 $65.06
Premium $4.86 $35.29 $70.58
Diesel $4.69 $34.08 $68.16

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and New Scotland. The current time is 22:01:46.

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.