How far is Brookhaven, NY from Ossining, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Ossining, NY is about 82.6 miles (133 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Hamlet and village in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Ossining.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Ossining.
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Start on South Country Road
1912 ft · 47 sec · South Country Road
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Continue on South Country Road
108 m · 17 sec · South Country Road
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Turn straight onto Montauk Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto Horseblock Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
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Turn left onto Express Drive North
873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
1278 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 56 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
1267 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1604 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
2 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Conner Street
107 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue
650 ft · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue
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Turn left onto Conner Street
1329 ft · 31 sec · Conner Street
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Continue on Provost Avenue
1825 ft · 59 sec · Provost Avenue
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Continue on South 3rd Avenue
891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Columbus Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Columbus Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
3011 ft · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
653 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
1980 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
1714 ft · 33 sec · Bronx River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Chappaqua Road
144 m · 17 sec · Chappaqua Road
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Turn straight onto Pleasantville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Pleasantville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Croton Avenue
1702 ft · 51 sec · Croton Avenue
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Continue on Upper Croton Avenue
2158 ft · 1 min · Upper Croton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Upper Croton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Ossining.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookhaven and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Ossining.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Ossining?
The road trip is about 82.6 miles (133 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Roslyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Brookhaven and 41.4 miles from Ossining.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brookhaven and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Ossining.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
New Rochelle City Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn Heights.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Ossining. Straight-line distance: 56.02 mi (90.16 km).
#1 Brookhaven
This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.
| Population | 479,883 |
| Coordinates | 40.7792700, -72.9153800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ossining
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 37,551 |
| Coordinates | 41.1628700, -73.8615200 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ossining (-73.86152, 41.16287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $11.71 | $23.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.08 | $26.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.71 | $27.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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