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

The driving distance from East Syracuse, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 316.4 miles (509.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
316.38 mi
05h 26m
Flight
226.66 mi
364.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.66 mi
Kilometers
364.78 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.38 mi
Kilometers
509.16 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in East Syracuse
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Syracuse
2026-04-18T22:35
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Syracuse
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From East Syracuse
157.3 mi
02h 43m
To Brookhaven
159.1 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph S
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 East Syracuse and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Manlius Street

    30 m · 11 sec · West Manlius Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Burnet Avenue

    2478 ft · 1 min · Burnet Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Thompson Road

    638 ft · 21 sec · Thompson Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse

    1912 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Binghamton

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  29. 29

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  34. 34

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  35. 35

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  36. 36

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  38. 38

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  41. 41

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  42. 42

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Syracuse 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
43 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
130 mi · 41%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 25%
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 14%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.7 mi
226.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 43m from East Syracuse
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Syracuse 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 East Syracuse to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 316.4 miles (509.2 km) and usually takes 05h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.3 miles from East Syracuse and 159.1 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.74 one way or $89.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Syracuse and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 226.66 mi (364.78 km).

East Syracuse

#1 East Syracuse

City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America

Population2,907
Coordinates43.0653400, -76.0785300
Altitude132
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: West Manlius Street (-76.078623, 43.065164)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.26 L · about $44.74
Round trip
$89.48
22.32 gal · 84.52 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.74 $89.48
Mid-grade $4.48 $50.01 $100.02
Premium $4.86 $54.25 $108.50
Diesel $4.69 $52.39 $104.77

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 East Syracuse and Brookhaven. The current time is 22:35:18.

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.