How far is Brooklyn, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.69 mi
01h 27m
Flight
54.89 mi
88.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.89 mi
Kilometers
88.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.69 mi
Kilometers
97.67 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 1:53 PM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-19T12:25
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 1:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Amityville
NY

Village in New York

From Brooklyn
29.1 mi
00h 43m
To Brookhaven
31.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nostrand Avenue

    132 m · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Snyder Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 31st Street

    684 ft · 34 sec · East 31st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    554 ft · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    50 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Conduit Avenue

    1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1918 ft · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island

    2402 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    44.7 mi · 1 hr · Sunrise Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven

    150 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road

    130 m · 14 sec · Sunrise Hwy South Service Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue

    1426 ft · 43 sec · Yaphank Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Montauk Highway

    2741 ft · 1 min · Montauk Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
44.7 mi · 74%
Belt Parkway
4.02 mi · 7%
Linden Boulevard
3.81 mi · 6%
South Conduit Avenue
1.68 mi · 3%
Church Avenue
1.66 mi · 3%
Nassau Expressway
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

44.7 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amityville
00h 43m from Brooklyn
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brooklyn and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Amityville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Brooklyn and 31.6 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brooklyn and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Amityville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Amityville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amityville.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

42 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

49 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 54.89 mi (88.34 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.

Population479,883
Coordinates40.7792700, -72.9153800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.58
Round trip
$17.16
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.58 $17.16
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.59 $19.18
Premium $4.86 $10.40 $20.81
Diesel $4.69 $10.05 $20.09

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Brookhaven. The current time is 12:25:38.

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.