How far is Brooklyn, NY from Riverhead, NY?
The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Riverhead, NY is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Riverhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Riverhead.
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Start on Nostrand Avenue
132 m · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
82 m · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue
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Turn left onto East 31st Street
684 ft · 34 sec · East 31st Street
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
554 ft · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
50 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Nassau Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue
1918 ft · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
2402 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
781 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
53.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 51: East Moriches, Riverhead
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 51 South: East Moriches
836 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Sunrise Highway Service Road
2748 ft · 57 sec · South Sunrise Highway Service Road
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Turn left onto Eastport Manor Road
1302 ft · 35 sec · Eastport Manor Road
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Turn right onto East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · East Moriches-Riverhead Road
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Continue on Center Drive South
1.6 mi · 2 min · Center Drive South
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Take the ramp straight toward CR 94 east: Downtown Riverhead, Flanders, Hampton Bays
77 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nugent Drive
592 ft · 14 sec · Nugent Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Peconic Avenue
104 m · 20 sec · Peconic Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Peconic Avenue
830 ft · 23 sec · Peconic Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
43 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and Riverhead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Continue on Sunrise Highway
53.6 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Mostly Sunny near Riverhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Riverhead?
The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Brightwaters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Brooklyn and 37.3 miles from Riverhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn and Mostly Sunny near Riverhead.
Stop Ideas Near Brightwaters
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brightwaters.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Riverhead. Straight-line distance: 69.84 mi (112.39 km).
#1 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverhead
Town in New York
| Population | 33,434 |
| Coordinates | 40.9170400, -72.6620400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverhead (-72.66204, 40.91704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.54 | $21.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.79 | $23.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
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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