How far is Brookhaven, NY from West Seneca, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to West Seneca, NY is about 430.5 miles (692.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 335 miles (539.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and West Seneca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and West Seneca.
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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
68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
1030 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
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Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road
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Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street
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Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
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Continue on Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
11.9 mi · 14 min · Aurora Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 16: Seneca Street
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Seneca Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Seneca Street
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon
94 m · 14 sec · Mount Vernon
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Continue on Greymount Avenue
142 m · 21 sec · Greymount Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and West Seneca.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Seneca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to West Seneca?
The road trip is about 430.5 miles (692.9 km) and usually takes 09h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.1 miles from Brookhaven and 215.6 miles from West Seneca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 335 miles (539.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.90 one way or $121.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Seneca.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
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 Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and West Seneca. Straight-line distance: 334.99 mi (539.12 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 West Seneca
Town in Erie County, New York
| Population | 45,117 |
| Coordinates | 42.8500600, -78.7997500 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Seneca (-78.79975, 42.85006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 693 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 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 | $60.90 | $121.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $68.07 | $136.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $73.84 | $147.68 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $71.30 | $142.60 |
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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