How far is Chateaugay, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Chateaugay, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 396.4 miles (637.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
396.37 mi
08h 10m
Flight
292.54 mi
470.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.54 mi
Kilometers
470.79 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
396.37 mi
Kilometers
637.9 km
Drive Time
08h 10m

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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 08h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 PM EDT
Return by in Chateaugay
Thu, Apr 16, 10:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chateaugay
2026-04-16T06:08
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:11 PM to 3:41 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chateaugay
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rensselaer
NY

City in Indiana

From Chateaugay
198.2 mi
04h 05m
To Brookhaven
198.2 mi
04h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Street

    10 m · 5 sec · Depot Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2651 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 11

    12.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 11

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 32 min · Military Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    152 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Adirondack Northway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  23. 23

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
152 mi · 38%
I 87 South
119 mi · 30%
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 11%
Military Turnpike
23.5 mi · 6%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
State Route 11
12.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

152 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+103.9 mi
292.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
04h 05m from Chateaugay
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Chateaugay and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 396.4 miles (637.9 km) and usually takes 08h 10m 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?

Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.2 miles from Chateaugay and 198.2 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.9 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 $56.09 one way or $112.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Chateaugay and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

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

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

25 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

44 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

45 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chateaugay and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 292.54 mi (470.79 km).

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#1 Chateaugay

Town in New York, United States

Population1,068
Coordinates44.9264300, -74.0796100
Altitude288
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: Chateaugay (-74.07961, 44.92643)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 638 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.99 gal
52.95 L · about $56.09
Round trip
$112.17
27.98 gal · 105.9 L
Estimated CO2
124.3 kg one way
Round trip: 248.7 kg / 548 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $56.09 $112.17
Mid-grade $4.48 $62.69 $125.38
Premium $4.86 $68.01 $136.01
Diesel $4.69 $65.67 $131.34

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chateaugay and Brookhaven. The current time is 06:08:31.

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.