How far is Sandy Creek, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Sandy Creek, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 354.9 miles (571.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.85 mi
07h 15m
Flight
255.91 mi
411.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.91 mi
Kilometers
411.85 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.85 mi
Kilometers
571.07 km
Drive Time
07h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 3:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Creek
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:16 PM to 2:46 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Creek
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Sandy Creek
177.3 mi
03h 37m
To Brookhaven
177.5 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Creek and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Harwood Drive

    1231 ft · 22 sec · Harwood Drive

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 81 South

    1080 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    34.5 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  27. 27

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  32. 32

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  33. 33

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  36. 36

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  39. 39

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  40. 40

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Creek and Brookhaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
41 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
173 mi · 49%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 23%
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 12%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99 mi
255.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
03h 37m from Sandy Creek
Leave By
9:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Creek 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 Sandy Creek to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 354.9 miles (571.1 km) and usually takes 07h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.3 miles from Sandy Creek and 177.5 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 99 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.19 one way or $100.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy Creek and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Creek and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 255.91 mi (411.85 km).

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#1 Sandy Creek

Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America

Population3,729
Coordinates43.6442400, -76.0860300
Altitude152
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: Sandy Creek (-76.08603, 43.64424)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.52 gal
47.4 L · about $50.19
Round trip
$100.39
25.04 gal · 94.8 L
Estimated CO2
111.3 kg one way
Round trip: 222.5 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $50.19 $100.39
Mid-grade $4.48 $56.10 $112.20
Premium $4.86 $60.86 $121.72
Diesel $4.69 $58.77 $117.54

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Creek and Brookhaven. The current time is 01:02:34.

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.