How far is Oxford, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Oxford, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180 miles (289.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.44 mi
04h 32m
Flight
179.98 mi
289.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.98 mi
Kilometers
289.65 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.44 mi
Kilometers
385.34 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-18T23:44
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Washington Heights
NY

Neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City

From Oxford
123.5 mi
02h 16m
To Brookhaven
115.9 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lafayette Park

    5 m · 5 sec · Lafayette Park

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Canal Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · North Canal Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2785 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on County Route 35

    13.9 mi · 23 min · County Route 35

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 8

  6. 6

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  8. 8

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  26. 26

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  31. 31

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  32. 32

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  33. 33

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  35. 35

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  38. 38

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  39. 39

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford 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
40 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 44%
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 18%
State Highway 8
22.4 mi · 9%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
County Route 35
13.9 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 02h 11m

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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.4 mi
180 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington Heights
02h 16m from Oxford
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Oxford and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Washington Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Oxford and 115.9 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 180 miles (289.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.88 one way or $67.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Oxford and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Washington Heights

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

48 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

54 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

63 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

73 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 179.98 mi (289.65 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Town in Chenango County, New York, United States

Population1,369
Coordinates42.4420200, -75.5976900
Altitude296
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: Lafayette Park (-75.597672, 42.442044)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.45 gal
31.98 L · about $33.88
Round trip
$67.75
16.9 gal · 63.96 L
Estimated CO2
75.1 kg one way
Round trip: 150.2 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $33.88 $67.75
Mid-grade $4.48 $37.86 $75.73
Premium $4.86 $41.08 $82.15
Diesel $4.69 $39.66 $79.33

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 Oxford and Brookhaven. The current time is 23:44:10.

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.