How far is Pittsfield, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Pittsfield, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.51 mi
04h 46m
Flight
177.18 mi
285.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.18 mi
Kilometers
285.14 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.51 mi
Kilometers
401.54 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, May 31, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Sun, May 31, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-05-31T04:37
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, May 31, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
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
Bloomingburg
NY

Human settlement in New York, United States of America

From Pittsfield
128.5 mi
02h 23m
To Brookhaven
121 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
Brookhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Sunday
Using Gordon Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 80

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 80

  2. 2

    Continue on Genesee Street

    1531 ft · 38 sec · Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 8

    24.7 mi · 30 min · State Highway 8

  5. 5

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  7. 7

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  25. 25

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  30. 30

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  31. 31

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  32. 32

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  34. 34

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  37. 37

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield 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
39 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 42%
State Highway 8
43.7 mi · 18%
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 17%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 5%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.3 mi
177.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomingburg
02h 23m from Pittsfield
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pittsfield and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Bloomingburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.5 miles from Pittsfield and 121 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.28 one way or $70.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pittsfield and Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomingburg

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

45 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

57 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

61 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

82 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 177.18 mi (285.14 km).

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#1 Pittsfield

Town in Otsego County, New York

Population1,275
Coordinates42.6386900, -75.2812800
Altitude352
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: State Route 80 (-75.281223, 42.638583)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.33 L · about $35.28
Round trip
$70.56
17.6 gal · 66.66 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $35.28 $70.56
Mid-grade $4.48 $39.43 $78.87
Premium $4.86 $42.78 $85.55
Diesel $4.69 $41.31 $82.61

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsfield and Brookhaven. The current time is 04:37:37.

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.