How far is Mount Pleasant, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 345.1 miles (555.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.9 miles (407 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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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Road
345.08 mi
05h 49m
Flight
252.92 mi
407.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.92 mi
Kilometers
407.03 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.08 mi
Kilometers
555.36 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 4:52 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Fri, Apr 17, 10:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-17T11:02
Arrive Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 4:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Mount Pleasant
171.6 mi
02h 54m
To Brookhaven
173.5 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
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 Mount Pleasant and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Pleasant-Palermo

    19 m · 2 sec · Mount Pleasant-Palermo

  2. 2

    Continue on County Route 45

    1406 ft · 44 sec · County Route 45

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Short Cut Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Short Cut Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Whittaker Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Whittaker Road

  5. 5

    Continue on County Route 176

    1862 ft · 51 sec · County Route 176

  6. 6

    Continue on Whitaker Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Whitaker Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North 7th Street

    3279 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 1st Street South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street South

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 48

    8.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 48

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Binghamton

    1243 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  36. 36

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  37. 37

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  40. 40

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  41. 41

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  42. 42

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  43. 43

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  45. 45

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  46. 46

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  47. 47

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  48. 48

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  49. 49

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Brookhaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
130 mi · 38%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 23%
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 13%
State Route 48
24.4 mi · 7%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.2 mi
252.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 54m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
5:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 345.1 miles (555.4 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.6 miles from Mount Pleasant and 173.5 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 252.9 miles (407 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.2 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 5:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.83 one way or $97.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Pleasant and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 252.92 mi (407.03 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

Town in Westchester county, New York, USA

Population44,542
Coordinates43.3870100, -76.3779900
Altitude130
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: Mount Pleasant-Palermo (-76.378011, 43.387003)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.18 gal
46.09 L · about $48.83
Round trip
$97.66
24.36 gal · 92.18 L
Estimated CO2
108.2 kg one way
Round trip: 216.5 kg / 477 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $48.83 $97.66
Mid-grade $4.48 $54.58 $109.16
Premium $4.86 $59.21 $118.41
Diesel $4.69 $57.17 $114.35

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 Mount Pleasant and Brookhaven. The current time is 11:02:38.

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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.