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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.62 mi
02h 01m
Flight
56.02 mi
90.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.02 mi
Kilometers
90.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.62 mi
Kilometers
132.96 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ossining
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-22T20:19
Arrive Ossining
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Roslyn Heights
NY

Hamlet and village in Nassau County, New York

From Brookhaven
41.3 mi
01h 00m
To Ossining
41.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brookhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using Bellport as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

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.

  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 right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on New England Thruway

    2 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Conner Street

    107 m · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue

    650 ft · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Conner Street

    1329 ft · 31 sec · Conner Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 59 sec · Provost Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto South Columbus Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Columbus Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

    3011 ft · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway

    653 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway

    1980 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    1714 ft · 33 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Taconic State Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A, NY 100 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Chappaqua Road

    144 m · 17 sec · Chappaqua Road

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Pleasantville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pleasantville Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Croton Avenue

    1702 ft · 51 sec · Croton Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Upper Croton Avenue

    2158 ft · 1 min · Upper Croton Avenue

  36. 36

    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.

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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 50%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 15%
Horseblock Road
4.24 mi · 5%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 mi · 4%
NY 9A
2.85 mi · 3%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn Heights
01h 00m from Brookhaven
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Roslyn Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn Heights.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

18 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

29 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Ossining. Straight-line distance: 56.02 mi (90.16 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
Ossining

#2 Ossining

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population37,551
Coordinates41.1628700, -73.8615200
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Ossining (-73.86152, 41.16287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.04 L · about $11.71
Round trip
$23.41
5.84 gal · 22.08 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Ossining. The current time is 20:19:56.

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.