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

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to North Syracuse, NY is about 317.3 miles (510.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 10m 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
317.3 mi
06h 35m
Flight
231.85 mi
373.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.85 mi
Kilometers
373.12 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.3 mi
Kilometers
510.64 km
Drive Time
06h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Syracuse
Fri, Apr 17, 2:56 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 9:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-17T08:21
Arrive North Syracuse
Fri, Apr 17, 2:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:35 PM to 2:05 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
10:50 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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Brookhaven
158.5 mi
03h 17m
To North Syracuse
158.8 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Mattydale

    1051 ft · 22 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    671 ft · 22 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Brewerton Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Brewerton Road

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Brewerton Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Brewerton Road

  39. 39

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 27%
I 81 North
68.3 mi · 22%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 21%
Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 13%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 5%
Syracuse
8.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

68.2 mi · 01h 21m

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
06h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.5 mi
231.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
03h 17m from Brookhaven
Leave By
10:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near North Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 317.3 miles (510.6 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.5 miles from Brookhaven and 158.8 miles from North Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 $44.90 one way or $89.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near North Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and North Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 231.85 mi (373.12 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 Syracuse

#2 North Syracuse

Village in New York, USA

Population6,595
Coordinates43.1347900, -76.1299200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: North Syracuse (-76.12992, 43.13479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.38 L · about $44.90
Round trip
$89.80
22.4 gal · 84.76 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.90 $89.80
Mid-grade $4.48 $50.19 $100.37
Premium $4.86 $54.44 $108.89
Diesel $4.69 $52.57 $105.15

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and North Syracuse. The current time is 08:21:17.

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.