How far is East Flatbush, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.14 mi
01h 22m
Flight
53.86 mi
86.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.86 mi
Kilometers
86.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.14 mi
Kilometers
91.96 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 11, 12:14 PM EDT
Return by in East Flatbush
Sat, Apr 11, 1:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Flatbush
2026-04-11T10:52
Arrive Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 11, 12:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Flatbush
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
Copiague
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From East Flatbush
28.5 mi
00h 41m
To Brookhaven
28.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Linden Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1918 ft · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island

    2402 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

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

    781 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    44.7 mi · 1 hr · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

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

    150 m · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road

    130 m · 16 sec · Sunrise Hwy South Service Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue

    1426 ft · 43 sec · Yaphank Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Montauk Highway

    2741 ft · 58 sec · Montauk Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Flatbush 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
44.7 mi · 78%
Linden Boulevard
4.47 mi · 8%
Belt Parkway
4.02 mi · 7%
South Conduit Avenue
1.68 mi · 3%
Nassau Expressway
0.76 mi · 1%
Montauk Highway
0.52 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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Copiague
00h 41m from East Flatbush
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Flatbush and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Flatbush to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Copiague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from East Flatbush and 28.6 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.10 one way or $16.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Flatbush and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Copiague

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 Copiague and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.4 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 4.8 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 Copiague.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

42 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

51 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 53.86 mi (86.68 km).

East Flatbush

#1 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
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: East Flatbush (-73.93042, 40.65371)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.63 L · about $8.10
Round trip
$16.20
4.04 gal · 15.26 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.10 $16.20
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.05 $18.10
Premium $4.86 $9.82 $19.64
Diesel $4.69 $9.48 $18.96

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between East Flatbush and Brookhaven. The current time is 10:52:39.

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.