How far is Franklin, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Franklin, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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
211.36 mi
04h 48m
Flight
158.63 mi
255.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.63 mi
Kilometers
255.29 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.36 mi
Kilometers
340.15 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 15, 4:51 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 9:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-15T12:03
Arrive Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 15, 4:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
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
Kiryas Joel
NY

Town

From Franklin
105.6 mi
02h 24m
To Brookhaven
105.8 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    12 m · 3 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2545 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 357

    1521 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 357

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Franklin-Walton Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Brook Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Brook Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Franklin Road

    685 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Townsend Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street

    74 m · 9 sec · Delaware Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    742 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockton Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 206

    9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1682 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 30

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cat Hollow Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 206

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206

  16. 16

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Route 17

    1512 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 17

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Stewart Avenue

    793 ft · 21 sec · Stewart Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  24. 24

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  31. 31

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  35. 35

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  36. 36

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  39. 39

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  40. 40

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  41. 41

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  42. 42

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  44. 44

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  45. 45

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  46. 46

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  47. 47

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  48. 48

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
49 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
69.4 mi · 33%
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 21%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 7%
State Highway 206
13.7 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 6%
Franklin-Walton Road
8.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

69.2 mi · 01h 23m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
158.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kiryas Joel
02h 24m from Franklin
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Kiryas Joel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Franklin and 105.8 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.91 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Kiryas Joel

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

45 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

58 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 158.63 mi (255.29 km).

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#1 Franklin

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

Population2,242
Coordinates42.3406400, -75.1651700
Altitude376
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: Franklin (-75.16517, 42.34064)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.46 gal
28.23 L · about $29.91
Round trip
$59.81
14.92 gal · 56.46 L
Estimated CO2
66.3 kg one way
Round trip: 132.6 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $29.91 $59.81
Mid-grade $4.48 $33.43 $66.86
Premium $4.86 $36.26 $72.53
Diesel $4.69 $35.02 $70.03

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Brookhaven. The current time is 12:03:37.

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.