How far is Elmsford, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Elmsford, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
76.98 mi
01h 28m
Flight
50.94 mi
81.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.94 mi
Kilometers
81.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.98 mi
Kilometers
123.88 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Elmsford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmsford
2026-04-19T04:52
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmsford
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
New Cassel
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Elmsford
37.6 mi
00h 44m
To Brookhaven
39.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vreeland Avenue

    5 m · 4 sec · Vreeland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    27 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1344 ft · 24 sec · North Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Frontage Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Frontage Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 East

    884 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    22 m · 1 sec · Cross Westchester Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Sprain Parkway South, New York City

    1943 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2217 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 1 min · Provost Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Conner Street

    843 ft · 21 sec · Conner Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto New England Thruway

    2894 ft · 60 sec · New England Thruway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    576 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  25. 25

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  28. 28

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  31. 31

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmsford 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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 56%
Sprain Brook Parkway
9.09 mi · 12%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 5%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
North Columbus Avenue
2.26 mi · 3%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 3%
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Cassel
00h 44m from Elmsford
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elmsford and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

New Cassel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Elmsford and 39.4 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elmsford and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near New Cassel

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 New Cassel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 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 New Cassel.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmsford and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 50.94 mi (81.98 km).

Elmsford

#1 Elmsford

Town in New York

Population5,193
Coordinates41.0551000, -73.8201300
Altitude54
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: Vreeland Avenue (-73.820172, 41.055107)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.28 L · about $10.90
Round trip
$21.81
5.44 gal · 20.56 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.90 $21.81
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.19 $24.38
Premium $4.86 $13.22 $26.44
Diesel $4.69 $12.77 $25.54

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 Elmsford and Brookhaven. The current time is 04:52:03.

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.