How far is Thiells, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Thiells, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.36 mi
02h 09m
Flight
64.75 mi
104.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.75 mi
Kilometers
104.2 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.36 mi
Kilometers
148.64 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Thiells
Sat, Apr 18, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thiells
2026-04-17T23:24
Arrive Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thiells
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Thiells
46.1 mi
01h 04m
To Brookhaven
46.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

    84 m · 8 sec · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 202

    660 ft · 11 sec · Route 202

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1628 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    25.8 mi · 35 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2776 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  9. 9

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  15. 15

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  21. 21

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 47%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
26.3 mi · 28%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 7%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 4%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
2.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

43.5 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
01h 04m from Thiells
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Thiells and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Thiells and 46.2 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Thiells and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Lake Success
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thiells and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 64.75 mi (104.2 km).

Thiells

#1 Thiells

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

Population5,032
Coordinates41.2106500, -74.0176400
Altitude84
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: Thiells (-74.01764, 41.21065)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.34 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.14
6.52 gal · 24.68 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.07 $26.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.61 $29.22
Premium $4.86 $15.85 $31.69
Diesel $4.69 $15.30 $30.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Thiells and Brookhaven. The current time is 23:24:34.

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.