How far is Brookhaven, NY from Porter, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Porter, NY is about 257 miles (413.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
256.99 mi
05h 43m
Flight
174.72 mi
281.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.72 mi
Kilometers
281.19 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.99 mi
Kilometers
413.58 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Porter
Fri, Apr 17, 6:07 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-17T12:24
Arrive Porter
Fri, Apr 17, 6:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 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
Clintondale
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Brookhaven
128.4 mi
02h 51m
To Porter
128.5 mi
02h 51m

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
68°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Porter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Porter.

  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

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Troy, Bennington

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    119 m · 11 sec · 10th Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Oakwood Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Oakwood Avenue

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Plank Road

    142 m · 21 sec · Plank Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Leversee Road

    2943 ft · 1 min · Leversee Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Brickyard Road

    158 m · 13 sec · Brickyard Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Speigletown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Speigletown Road

  40. 40

    Continue on State Highway 40

    6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 40

  41. 41

    Continue on South Main Street

    14.2 mi · 21 min · South Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Hegeman Bridge Road

    3248 ft · 1 min · Hegeman Bridge Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Hill Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hill Street

  44. 44

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    18 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Salem Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Salem Street

  46. 46

    Continue on Salem Street

    10.3 mi · 16 min · Salem Street

  47. 47

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 22

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 22

  48. 48

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  49. 49

    Continue on State Highway 22

    8.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22

  50. 50

    Turn left onto South Grimes Hill Road

    39 m · 6 sec · South Grimes Hill Road

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Grimes Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
51 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
112 mi · 43%
Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 16%
South Main Street
16 mi · 6%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 6%
Salem Street
10.3 mi · 4%
State Highway 22
9.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

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

112 mi · 02h 09m

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
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.3 mi
174.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clintondale
02h 51m from Brookhaven
Leave By
5:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookhaven and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Porter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Porter?

The road trip is about 257 miles (413.6 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?

Clintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Brookhaven and 128.5 miles from Porter.

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

The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.3 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 5:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.36 one way or $72.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brookhaven and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Porter.

Stop Ideas Near Clintondale

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

9 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

26 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

58 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

65 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Porter. Straight-line distance: 174.72 mi (281.19 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
Porter

#2 Porter

Town in Niagara County, New York, United States

Population6,503
Coordinates43.2936900, -73.2776100
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Porter (-73.27761, 43.29369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.07 gal
34.33 L · about $36.36
Round trip
$72.72
18.14 gal · 68.66 L
Estimated CO2
80.6 kg one way
Round trip: 161.2 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.36 $72.72
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.64 $81.29
Premium $4.86 $44.09 $88.18
Diesel $4.69 $42.57 $85.15

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 Porter. The current time is 12:24:18.

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.