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

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
62.54 mi
01h 30m
Flight
49.04 mi
78.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.04 mi
Kilometers
78.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.54 mi
Kilometers
100.65 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Tue, Apr 21, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Tue, Apr 21, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-21T06:07
Arrive Brookhaven
Tue, Apr 21, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From Mount Vernon
31.3 mi
00h 45m
To Brookhaven
31.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Prospect Avenue

    96 m · 18 sec · East Prospect Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Dyre Avenue

    2676 ft · 1 min · Dyre Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Steenwick Avenue

    1010 ft · 31 sec · Steenwick Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New England Thruway

    1634 ft · 33 sec · New England Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    576 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  12. 12

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  18. 18

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 69%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 7%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 3%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3%
New England Thruway
1.83 mi · 3%
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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 45m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Mount Vernon and 31.3 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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 Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 8 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

44 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 49.04 mi (78.93 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population68,628
Coordinates40.9126000, -73.8370800
Altitude33
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 Vernon (-73.83708, 40.9126)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.90 $19.81
Premium $4.86 $10.74 $21.49
Diesel $4.69 $10.37 $20.75

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Brookhaven. The current time is 06:07:55.

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.