How far is Lakewood, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 473 miles (761.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 344.7 miles (554.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Town in New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Brookhaven.
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Start on West Summit Street
1.4 km · 3 min · West Summit Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Forrest Street
3010 ft · 1 min · Forrest Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
123 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mechanic Street
1826 ft · 36 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on Jackson Run Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road
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Continue on Main Street
1238 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Jackson Run Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Jackson Run Road
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Turn right onto Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
956 ft · 23 sec · Hickory Street
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Continue on Hickory Bridge
746 ft · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge
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Turn left onto Crescent Park
2270 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Park
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Turn left onto Crescent Park
1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park
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Continue on Main Street
1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West
81 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
15.2 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road
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Turn left onto Penfield Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
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Continue on Hoovertown Road
5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road
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Continue on State Park Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
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Turn left
1681 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
262.7 mi · 4 hr 58 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
1503 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
2128 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Leonia
1032 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
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Continue on Main Street
143 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
144 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
95 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1649 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
1308 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto South Country Road
2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Brookhaven.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
263 mi · 04h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Lakewood 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 Lakewood to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 473 miles (761.2 km) and usually takes 07h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.1 miles from Lakewood and 257.9 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 344.7 miles (554.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.91 one way or $133.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Lakewood and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Litchfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Litchfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 344.68 mi (554.71 km).
#1 Lakewood
City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,774 |
| Coordinates | 42.1042200, -79.3331000 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookhaven
This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.
| Population | 479,883 |
| Coordinates | 40.7792700, -72.9153800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 761 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $66.91 | $133.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $74.79 | $149.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $81.13 | $162.26 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $78.34 | $156.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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