How far is Brookhaven, NY from North Boston, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to North Boston, NY is about 435 miles (700.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.6 miles (530.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
435.04 mi
09h 08m
Flight
329.58 mi
530.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.58 mi
Kilometers
530.4 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
435.04 mi
Kilometers
700.13 km
Drive Time
09h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive North Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:09 PM to 4:39 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
5:42 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
NY

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

From Brookhaven
217.3 mi
04h 34m
To North Boston
217.8 mi
04h 34m

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
45°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and North Boston.

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

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Genesee Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Dansville

    1203 ft · 40 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Clara Barton Street

    2161 ft · 38 sec · Clara Barton Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    1101 ft · 52 sec · Lincoln Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Ossian Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ossian Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Nunda-Dansville Road

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Nunda-Dansville Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Mill Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Portage Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Main Street

    110 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Hamilton Street

    1694 ft · 43 sec · Hamilton Street

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Denton Corners Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto State Highway 39

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 39

  44. 44

    Continue on State Highway 39

    15.3 mi · 22 min · State Highway 39

  45. 45

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  46. 46

    Continue on State Route 39

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Olean Road

    1128 ft · 19 sec · Olean Road

  48. 48

    Continue on State Highway 16

    2999 ft · 1 min · State Highway 16

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Schutt Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Schutt Road

  50. 50

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 39

    825 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 39

  51. 51

    Continue on Springville Sardinia Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Springville Sardinia Highway

  52. 52

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  53. 53

    Continue on State Highway 39

    122 m · 10 sec · State Highway 39

  54. 54

    Take the exit right

    1780 ft · 43 sec

  55. 55

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  56. 56

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 391: Boston, Hamburg

    804 ft · 20 sec

  57. 57

    Turn right onto Hamburg Springville Road

    719 ft · 14 sec · Hamburg Springville Road

  58. 58

    Continue on Boston State Road

    3071 ft · 1 min · Boston State Road

  59. 59

    Turn right onto Zimmerman Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Zimmerman Road

  60. 60

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zimmerman Road

Car Route Details

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

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
60 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 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%
State Highway 39
32.3 mi · 7%
Genesee Expressway
22.8 mi · 5%
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 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.4 mi
329.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
04h 34m from Brookhaven
Leave By
5:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to North Boston?

The road trip is about 435 miles (700.1 km) and usually takes 09h 08m 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 217.3 miles from Brookhaven and 217.8 miles from North Boston.

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

The direct path is about 329.6 miles (530.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.4 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 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 $61.54 one way or $123.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North Boston.

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 North Boston. Straight-line distance: 329.58 mi (530.4 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
North Boston

#2 North Boston

Census-designated place in Erie County, New York

Population2,521
Coordinates42.6856200, -78.7767000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: North Boston (-78.7767, 42.68562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 700 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.35 gal
58.11 L · about $61.54
Round trip
$123.08
30.7 gal · 116.22 L
Estimated CO2
136.4 kg one way
Round trip: 272.8 kg / 601 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $61.54 $123.08
Mid-grade $4.48 $68.78 $137.57
Premium $4.86 $74.62 $149.23
Diesel $4.69 $72.05 $144.11

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 North Boston. The current time is 03:15:47.

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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.