How far is Sullivan, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Sullivan, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 330.9 miles (532.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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
330.86 mi
05h 20m
Flight
217.75 mi
350.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.75 mi
Kilometers
350.44 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.86 mi
Kilometers
532.47 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Mon, May 25, 7:48 PM EDT
Return by in Sullivan
Tue, May 26, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivan
2026-05-25T14:27
Arrive Brookhaven
Mon, May 25, 7:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sullivan
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
South Fallsburg
NY

Census designated place

From Sullivan
152 mi
02h 40m
To Brookhaven
178.8 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
Brookhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Memorial Day
Using Gordon Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Canaseraga Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Canaseraga Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 5

    108 m · 5 sec · State Route 5

  3. 3

    Continue on East Genesee Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Genesee Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Genesee Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Falls Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Falls Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Gorge Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gorge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Sweetland Street

    1918 ft · 54 sec · Sweetland Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Farnham Street

    1757 ft · 54 sec · Farnham Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Albany Street

    2239 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Forman Street

    901 ft · 28 sec · Forman Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Rippleton Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Rippleton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 13

    1300 ft · 26 sec · State Route 13

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on McKinley Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 80

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 80

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 26

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road 16

    11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road 44

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12

  23. 23

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2925 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Rexford Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8

  26. 26

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  28. 28

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  30. 30

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  32. 32

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  33. 33

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  35. 35

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  38. 38

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  39. 39

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  42. 42

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  44. 44

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  45. 45

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  46. 46

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  47. 47

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  48. 48

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  49. 49

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  50. 50

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  51. 51

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  52. 52

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  53. 53

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  54. 54

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  55. 55

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  56. 56

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  57. 57

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  58. 58

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  59. 59

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  60. 60

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sullivan 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
60 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 32%
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 13%
State Highway 8
36.8 mi · 11%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 4%
County Road 16
11.8 mi · 4%
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
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+113.2 mi
217.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Fallsburg
02h 40m from Sullivan
Leave By
6:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sullivan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 330.9 miles (532.5 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

South Fallsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152 miles from Sullivan and 178.8 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.2 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 6:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.83 one way or $93.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sullivan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near South Fallsburg

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

58 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

61 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

86 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

91 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 217.75 mi (350.44 km).

Sullivan

#1 Sullivan

City in Madison County, New York, United States of America

Population15,080
Coordinates43.0545100, -75.8468600
Altitude139
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: Canaseraga Road (-75.846857, 43.05451)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.68 gal
44.2 L · about $46.83
Round trip
$93.65
23.36 gal · 88.4 L
Estimated CO2
103.8 kg one way
Round trip: 207.6 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $46.83 $93.65
Mid-grade $4.48 $52.34 $104.68
Premium $4.86 $56.78 $113.55
Diesel $4.69 $54.83 $109.65

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Sullivan and Brookhaven. The current time is 14:27:52.

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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.