How far is Old Bethpage, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Old Bethpage, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.06 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.17 mi
45.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.17 mi
Kilometers
45.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.06 mi
Kilometers
51.59 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Old Bethpage
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Bethpage
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Bethpage
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
Islandia
NY

Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

From Old Bethpage
16 mi
00h 22m
To Brookhaven
16 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
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 Old Bethpage and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Bethpage and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Round Swamp Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Round Swamp Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    129 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Round Swamp Road

    851 ft · 22 sec · Round Swamp Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Service Road

    56 m · 4 sec · South Service Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    24.4 mi · 33 min · Long Island Expressway

  7. 7

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  10. 10

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Bethpage and Brookhaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
24.4 mi · 76%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 13%
Round Swamp Road
1.55 mi · 5%
Montauk Highway
0.86 mi · 3%
South Country Road
0.39 mi · 1%
CR 16
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

24.4 mi · 00h 33m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Islandia
00h 22m from Old Bethpage
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Old Bethpage 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 Old Bethpage to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Islandia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Old Bethpage and 16 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Old Bethpage and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Islandia

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 Islandia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11 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
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

41 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Bethpage and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.33 km).

Old Bethpage

#1 Old Bethpage

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population5,523
Coordinates40.7626000, -73.4531800
Altitude53
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: Old Bethpage (-73.45318, 40.7626)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.06
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.53 $9.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.06 $10.13
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.99
Diesel $4.69 $5.30 $10.61

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 Old Bethpage and Brookhaven. The current time is 06:51:11.

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.