How far is Port Ewen, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Port Ewen, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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
150.56 mi
03h 18m
Flight
95.3 mi
153.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.3 mi
Kilometers
153.37 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.56 mi
Kilometers
242.31 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM EDT
Return by in Port Ewen
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Ewen
2026-04-22T17:44
Arrive Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Ewen
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
Pearl River
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Port Ewen
75.2 mi
01h 39m
To Brookhaven
75.3 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Ewen and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    17 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    541 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 87

    938 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    44.9 mi · 52 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  25. 25

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  28. 28

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  31. 31

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Ewen 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
33 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
44.9 mi · 30%
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 29%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 9%
Broadway
11.7 mi · 8%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

44.9 mi · 00h 52m

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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.3 mi
95.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
01h 39m from Port Ewen
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Port Ewen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Ewen to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Port Ewen and 75.3 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.29 one way or $42.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Port Ewen is Chance Rain And Snow Showers.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Ewen and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 95.3 mi (153.37 km).

Port Ewen

#1 Port Ewen

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Population3,546
Coordinates41.9053700, -73.9762500
Altitude56
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: Port Ewen (-73.97625, 41.90537)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.11 L · about $21.29
Round trip
$42.58
10.62 gal · 40.22 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $21.29 $42.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $23.79 $47.59
Premium $4.86 $25.81 $51.62
Diesel $4.69 $24.93 $49.85

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Ewen and Brookhaven. The current time is 17:44:14.

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.