How far is Lake Placid, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Placid and Brookhaven is 247.87 miles (398.9 km).
Flight distance from Lake Placid, NY to Brookhaven, NY is 247.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Lake Placid to Brookhaven with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Placid, New York to Brookhaven, New York is: 346.34 miles (557.38 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Placid to Brookhaven will take approximately 06 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Lake Placid
Town in Essex County, New York, United States
| Population | 2356 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°16'47"N 73°58'55"W |
| Latitude | 44.2796200 |
| Longitude | -73.9819800 |
| Altitude | 549 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookhaven
Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States
| Population | 479883 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°46'45"N 72°54'55"W |
| Latitude | 40.7792700 |
| Longitude | -72.9153800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Brookhaven: South Country Road (-72.915343,40.779251)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Placid and Brookhaven
The distance between Lake Placid and Brookhaven is 557 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 11 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lake Placid and Brookhaven. The current time is 02:20:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 46.26 liters (12.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Placid and Brookhaven.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Placid to Brookhaven is $46 (diesel $57.37).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $46 | $52.16 | $56.76 | $57.37 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Placid and Brookhaven (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
