How far is Hyde Park, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Hyde Park, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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
274.2 mi
04h 49m
Flight
167.32 mi
269.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.32 mi
Kilometers
269.27 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.2 mi
Kilometers
441.29 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Hyde Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hyde Park
2026-04-16T03:23
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hyde Park
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
Scotchtown
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Hyde Park
120.9 mi
02h 24m
To Brookhaven
153.3 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 28

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 28

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 28

    7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 28

  4. 4

    Continue on Gersoni Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gersoni Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 23, NY 28 South: Oneonta, Davenport

    1481 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto James F. Lettis Highway

    1295 ft · 38 sec · James F. Lettis Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Franklin-Walton Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Brook Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Brook Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Franklin Road

    685 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Townsend Street

  14. 14

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

    74 m · 9 sec · Delaware Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    742 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 206

    9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206

  18. 18

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1682 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 30

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cat Hollow Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 206

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206

  22. 22

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Route 17

    1512 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 17

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Stewart Avenue

    793 ft · 21 sec · Stewart Avenue

  25. 25

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

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  27. 27

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  28. 28

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  30. 30

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  33. 33

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  34. 34

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  37. 37

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  40. 40

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  41. 41

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  42. 42

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  45. 45

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  46. 46

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  47. 47

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  48. 48

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  49. 49

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  50. 50

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  51. 51

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  52. 52

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  53. 53

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  54. 54

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  55. 55

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hyde Park 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
55 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
69.4 mi · 25%
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 16%
State Highway 28
24.1 mi · 9%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 206
13.7 mi · 5%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 5%
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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+106.9 mi
167.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scotchtown
02h 24m from Hyde Park
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hyde Park 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 Hyde Park to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Scotchtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Hyde Park and 153.3 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.9 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 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.81 one way or $77.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hyde Park and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Scotchtown

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

43 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

51 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

59 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

72 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hyde Park and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 167.32 mi (269.27 km).

Hyde Park

#1 Hyde Park

Town in New York, United States

Population20,726
Coordinates42.6609100, -74.9579300
Altitude370
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: State Highway 28 (-74.958039, 42.660906)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.68 gal
36.63 L · about $38.81
Round trip
$77.61
19.36 gal · 73.26 L
Estimated CO2
86 kg one way
Round trip: 172.1 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $38.81 $77.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $43.38 $86.75
Premium $4.86 $47.05 $94.11
Diesel $4.69 $45.44 $90.88

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hyde Park and Brookhaven. The current time is 03:23:54.

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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.