How far is Brookhaven, NY from Tusten, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Tusten, NY is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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 03h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Tusten.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Tusten.
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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 left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1884 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
14 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46, NJ 23: Wayne, Butler, Verona
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 23 North: Butler
2639 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
29.9 mi · 42 min
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Continue on Loomis Avenue
571 ft · 7 sec · Loomis Avenue
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Continue on Bank Street
1138 ft · 15 sec · Bank Street
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Continue on Clove Avenue
12.3 mi · 18 min · Clove Avenue
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Continue straight
1643 ft · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto Park Avenue
28.2 mi · 42 min · Park Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Crawford Road
1356 ft · 60 sec · Crawford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crawford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Tusten.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near Tusten.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Tusten?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Airmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Brookhaven and 79.3 miles from Tusten.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.41 one way or $44.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near Tusten.
Stop Ideas Near Airmont
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 Airmont.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Tusten. Straight-line distance: 121.84 mi (196.09 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 Tusten
Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,478 |
| Coordinates | 41.5553700, -75.0190600 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tusten (-75.01906, 41.55537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.17 | $54.35 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $26.24 | $52.48 |
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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