How far is Wallkill, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Wallkill, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
134.66 mi
02h 32m
Flight
87.24 mi
140.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.24 mi
Kilometers
140.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.66 mi
Kilometers
216.72 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 5:41 PM EDT
Return by in Wallkill
Wed, Apr 22, 8:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wallkill
2026-04-22T15:08
Arrive Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 5:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wallkill
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Wallkill
65.4 mi
01h 16m
To Brookhaven
69.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walkill Avenue

    720 ft · 21 sec · Walkill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 208

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 208

  3. 3

    Continue on Ulster Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ulster Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    125 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Orange Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Orange Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 17K

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 17K

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 84 East: Newburgh Beacon Bridge

    1494 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City

    2718 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    130 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

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

    3062 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    29 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  24. 24

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  29. 29

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  30. 30

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  31. 31

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  33. 33

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  36. 36

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
38 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 32%
New York State Thruway
29 mi · 22%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 10%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 5%
State Highway 17K
4.9 mi · 4%
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
01h 16m from Wallkill
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers near Wallkill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Wallkill and 69.2 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Wallkill is Chance Rain Showers.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 10.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wallkill and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 87.24 mi (140.4 km).

Wallkill

#1 Wallkill

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Population29,331
Coordinates41.6056500, -74.1840400
Altitude80
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: Walkill Avenue (-74.184111, 41.60561)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.99 L · about $19.04
Round trip
$38.09
9.5 gal · 35.98 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.04 $38.09
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.28 $42.57
Premium $4.86 $23.09 $46.18
Diesel $4.69 $22.30 $44.59

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 Wallkill and Brookhaven. The current time is 15:08:20.

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.