How far is Montgomery, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Montgomery, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.74 mi
02h 32m
Flight
86.02 mi
138.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.02 mi
Kilometers
138.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.74 mi
Kilometers
221.67 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Wed, Jun 3, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Wed, Jun 3, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-06-03T03:09
Arrive Brookhaven
Wed, Jun 3, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Montgomery
63.3 mi
01h 16m
To Brookhaven
74.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
Brookhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Wednesday
Using Gordon Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ward Street

    3186 ft · 54 sec · Ward Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 17K

    6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 17K

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 84 East: Newburgh Beacon Bridge

    1494 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City

    2718 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    130 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

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

    3062 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    29 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  26. 26

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  29. 29

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  32. 32

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery 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
34 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 32%
New York State Thruway
29 mi · 21%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 10%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 5%
State Highway 17K
6.19 mi · 4%
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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
01h 16m from Montgomery
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Montgomery and 74.4 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.48 one way or $38.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 86.02 mi (138.43 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

Town in Orange County, New York, United States of America

Population4,482
Coordinates41.5275900, -74.2368200
Altitude109
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: Ward Street (-74.236899, 41.52749)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.4 L · about $19.48
Round trip
$38.97
9.72 gal · 36.8 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.48 $38.97
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.78 $43.56
Premium $4.86 $23.62 $47.25
Diesel $4.69 $22.81 $45.63

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Brookhaven. The current time is 03:09:13.

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.