How far is Brookhaven, NY from Salisbury, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Salisbury, NY is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Salisbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Salisbury.
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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
117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
34.5 mi · 40 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 30A: Fultonville, Fonda
2273 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Drive
2912 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
545 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Bridge Street
159 m · 17 sec · South Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
1998 ft · 58 sec · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
590 ft · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West Main Street
933 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Cayadutta Street
987 ft · 28 sec · Cayadutta Street
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Continue on State Highway 334
4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 334
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Turn slight left onto County Highway 116
1.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway 116
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 67
725 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 67
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Turn slight left onto County Highway 116
2.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway 116
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 29
18.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 29
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Continue on East State Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East State Street
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Continue on Military Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Military Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Military Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Salisbury.
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
118 mi · 02h 16m
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 then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Salisbury?
The road trip is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Tillson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from Brookhaven and 135.1 miles from Salisbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190 miles (305.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.2 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 5:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.21 one way or $76.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Salisbury.
Stop Ideas Near Tillson
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 Tillson.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 189.97 mi (305.72 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 Salisbury
Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,847 |
| Coordinates | 43.1342400, -74.8240400 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salisbury (-74.82404, 43.13424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $38.21 | $76.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $42.70 | $85.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $46.33 | $92.65 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $44.73 | $89.47 |
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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