How far is Milton, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Milton, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
240.65 mi
04h 03m
Flight
163.05 mi
262.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.05 mi
Kilometers
262.4 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.65 mi
Kilometers
387.29 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 1:55 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Fri, Apr 17, 5:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-17T09:51
Arrive Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 1:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Gardnertown
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Milton
117.2 mi
02h 01m
To Brookhaven
123.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
70°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Locust Court

    548 ft · 29 sec · Locust Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Birchtree Lane

    1018 ft · 46 sec · Birchtree Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rowland Street

    3116 ft · 2 min · Rowland Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northline Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Northline Road

  5. 5

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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Malta Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 9

    2.9 mi · 5 min · US 9

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dunning Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Dunning Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street

    1293 ft · 33 sec · Dunning Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street

    608 ft · 16 sec · Dunning Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street

    549 ft · 14 sec · Dunning Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    926 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    20.3 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Northway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  30. 30

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  35. 35

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  36. 36

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  37. 37

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  39. 39

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  41. 41

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  42. 42

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  43. 43

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
44 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
5 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 49%
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 18%
Adirondack Northway
20.3 mi · 8%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

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

118 mi · 02h 17m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.7 mi
163 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardnertown
02h 01m from Milton
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milton and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Gardnertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.2 miles from Milton and 123.5 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 163 miles (262.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.04 one way or $68.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milton and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Gardnertown

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

22 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

41 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

44 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

68 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 163.05 mi (262.4 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Census designated place in New York

Population19,262
Coordinates43.0336900, -73.8526200
Altitude128
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: Locust Court (-73.852654, 43.033609)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.15 L · about $34.04
Round trip
$68.07
16.98 gal · 64.3 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $34.04 $68.07
Mid-grade $4.48 $38.04 $76.09
Premium $4.86 $41.27 $82.54
Diesel $4.69 $39.85 $79.70

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Brookhaven. The current time is 09:51:55.

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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.