How far is Inwood, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Inwood, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.79 mi
01h 30m
Flight
53.22 mi
85.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.22 mi
Kilometers
85.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.79 mi
Kilometers
102.66 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in Inwood
Thu, Apr 16, 11:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inwood
2026-04-16T08:20
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inwood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From Inwood
31.8 mi
00h 45m
To Brookhaven
31.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Inwood and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 183rd Street

    95 m · 18 sec · West 183rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue

    149 m · 23 sec · Wadsworth Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 181st Street

    1290 ft · 42 sec · West 181st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Bridge

    2042 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  12. 12

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  18. 18

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inwood 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 68%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.08 mi · 10%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 6%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3%
Broadway
1.11 mi · 2%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 45m from Inwood
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Inwood 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 Inwood to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Inwood and 31.9 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.02 one way or $18.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Inwood and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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 Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 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
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 8.6 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 Plainview.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inwood and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 53.22 mi (85.65 km).

Inwood

#1 Inwood

City in New York County, New York, United States

Population10,082
Coordinates40.8656600, -73.9268000
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: Inwood (-73.9268, 40.86566)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $9.02
Round trip
$18.04
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.02 $18.04
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.08 $20.16
Premium $4.86 $10.94 $21.87
Diesel $4.69 $10.56 $21.12

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 Inwood and Brookhaven. The current time is 08:20:11.

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.