How far is Brookhaven, NY from Tarrytown, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Tarrytown, NY is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.2 mi
04h 17m
Flight
134.07 mi
215.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.07 mi
Kilometers
215.77 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.2 mi
Kilometers
317.37 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tarrytown
Mon, May 25, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Mon, May 25, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-05-24T20:05
Arrive Tarrytown
Mon, May 25, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 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
Harriman
NY

Village in New York

From Brookhaven
98.5 mi
02h 08m
To Tarrytown
98.6 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brookhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
This Afternoon
Using Gordon Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph E
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Tarrytown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9W, NY 81: Coxsackie, Ravena

    1 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    122 m · 10 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9W North: Ravena, New Baltimore

    77 m · 7 sec

  34. 34

    Turn slight right

    6.9 mi · 13 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto County Road 101

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 101

  36. 36

    Continue on South Street

    924 ft · 27 sec · South Street

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on South Street

    27 m · 4 sec · South Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Cedar Grove Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cedar Grove Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Tarrytown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tarrytown Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tarrytown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
94.2 mi · 48%
Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 21%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 8%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Horseblock Road
4.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

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

94.2 mi · 01h 49m

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.1 mi
134.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harriman
02h 08m from Brookhaven
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Brookhaven and Rain near Tarrytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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 98.5 miles from Brookhaven and 98.6 miles from Tarrytown.

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

The direct path is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.1 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.90 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Brookhaven and Rain near Tarrytown.

Stop Ideas Near Harriman

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

46 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

47 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Tarrytown. Straight-line distance: 134.07 mi (215.77 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
Tarrytown

#2 Tarrytown

Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Population11,285
Coordinates42.5589700, -73.9509600
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Tarrytown (-73.95096, 42.55897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.34 L · about $27.90
Round trip
$55.81
13.92 gal · 52.68 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $27.90 $55.81
Mid-grade $4.48 $31.19 $62.38
Premium $4.86 $33.83 $67.67
Diesel $4.69 $32.67 $65.34

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Tarrytown. The current time is 20:05:49.

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.