How far is Brookhaven, NY from Rensselaerville, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Rensselaerville, NY is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Rensselaerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Rensselaerville.
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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 left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
71 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 32: Saugerties
2031 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
974 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight
6 mi · 8 min
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Continue on King's Highway
1 mi · 1 min · King's Highway
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Continue on State Highway 32
9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 32
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 23
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto State Highway 32
10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 32
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Turn left onto County Route 405
4.3 mi · 11 min · County Route 405
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Route 402
2609 ft · 1 min · County Route 402
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Continue on County Route 402 Extension
617 ft · 34 sec · County Route 402 Extension
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Continue on County Route 351
4.1 mi · 10 min · County Route 351
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Turn right onto Delaware Turnpike
19 m · 2 sec · Delaware Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Delaware Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Rensselaerville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
71 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Rain Showers Likely near Rensselaerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Rensselaerville?
The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Brookhaven and 97.1 miles from Rensselaerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.46 one way or $54.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Rain Showers Likely near Rensselaerville.
Stop Ideas Near Harriman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harriman.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Poughkeepsie station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Rensselaerville. Straight-line distance: 135.59 mi (218.21 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 Rensselaerville
City in Albany County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,805 |
| Coordinates | 42.5161900, -74.1379100 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rensselaerville (-74.13791, 42.51619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $27.46 | $54.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $30.69 | $61.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $32.15 | $64.31 |
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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