How far is Dobbs Ferry, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
74.35 mi
01h 32m
Flight
52.57 mi
84.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.57 mi
Kilometers
84.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.35 mi
Kilometers
119.65 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Dobbs Ferry
Sat, Apr 18, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dobbs Ferry
2026-04-18T09:20
Arrive Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dobbs Ferry
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hicksville
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Dobbs Ferry
36.4 mi
00h 46m
To Brookhaven
38 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dobbs Ferry and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    25 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Farragut Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farragut Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Farragut Parkway

    2335 ft · 49 sec · Farragut Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road

    1 mi · 3 min · West Gun Hill Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park

    131 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park

    117 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge

    829 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    139 m · 16 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut

    747 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  21. 21

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  24. 24

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  27. 27

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dobbs Ferry 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 58%
Saw Mill River Parkway
5.22 mi · 7%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.39 mi · 5%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
Bronx River Parkway
2.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

43.5 mi · 00h 59m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hicksville
00h 46m from Dobbs Ferry
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Hicksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Dobbs Ferry and 38 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dobbs Ferry and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Hicksville

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 Hicksville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 12.1 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
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

27 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dobbs Ferry and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 52.57 mi (84.6 km).

Dobbs Ferry

#1 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

Population10,919
Coordinates41.0145400, -73.8726400
Altitude64
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: Oak Street (-73.872851, 41.014361)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.93 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.01
5.24 gal · 19.86 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.50 $21.01
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.86 $12.74 $25.47
Diesel $4.69 $12.30 $24.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dobbs Ferry and Brookhaven. The current time is 09:20:35.

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.