How far is New Hyde Park, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from New Hyde Park, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
49.73 mi
00h 59m
Flight
40.54 mi
65.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.54 mi
Kilometers
65.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.73 mi
Kilometers
80.03 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 12:08 PM EDT
Return by in New Hyde Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hyde Park
2026-04-19T11:09
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 12:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hyde Park
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
Dix Hills
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From New Hyde Park
22.4 mi
00h 29m
To Brookhaven
27.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Hyde Park and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hyde Park and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Lowell Avenue

    34 m · 13 sec · Lowell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lakeville Road

    1191 ft · 30 sec · Lakeville Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jericho Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Jericho Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Glen Cove Road

    942 ft · 31 sec · Glen Cove Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward N East: Hauppauge

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    8 mi · 11 min · Northern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1885 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Riverhead

    729 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    26.1 mi · 35 min · Long Island Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hyde Park 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
26.1 mi · 52%
Northern State Parkway
7.99 mi · 16%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 8%
Jericho Turnpike
3.89 mi · 8%
Montauk Highway
0.86 mi · 2%
I 495 East
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

26.1 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dix Hills
00h 29m from New Hyde Park
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving New Hyde Park 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 New Hyde Park to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Dix Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from New Hyde Park and 27.3 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Hyde Park and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Dix Hills

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 Dix Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 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 5.5 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 Dix Hills.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

39 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

43 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hyde Park and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 40.54 mi (65.25 km).

New Hyde Park

#1 New Hyde Park

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population9,744
Coordinates40.7351000, -73.6879100
Altitude32
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: Lowell Avenue (-73.688007, 40.735344)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.64 L · about $7.02
Round trip
$14.03
3.5 gal · 13.28 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.02 $14.03
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.84 $15.68
Premium $4.86 $8.51 $17.01
Diesel $4.69 $8.21 $16.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hyde Park and Brookhaven. The current time is 11:09:00.

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.