How far is Water Mill, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Water Mill, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
91.26 mi
01h 47m
Flight
86.1 mi
138.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.1 mi
Kilometers
138.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.26 mi
Kilometers
146.87 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Water Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Water Mill
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Water Mill
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
North Great River
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Water Mill
44.6 mi
00h 53m
To Brooklyn
46.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Water Mill and Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Water Mill and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Scuttle Hole Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Scuttle Hole Road

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Montauk Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Montauk Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    113 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto County Road 39A

    5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39A

  5. 5

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Sunrise Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Water Mill and Brooklyn.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
70.3 mi · 77%
County Road 39A
5.49 mi · 6%
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 5%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 4%
Montauk Highway
2.15 mi · 2%
Church Avenue
1.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

70.3 mi · 01h 33m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Great River
00h 53m from Water Mill
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Water Mill and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Water Mill to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

North Great River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Water Mill and 46.7 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Water Mill and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near North Great River

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 North Great River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Great River.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

46 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

48 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

55 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Water Mill and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 86.1 mi (138.56 km).

Water Mill

#1 Water Mill

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population1,559
Coordinates40.9195900, -72.3427400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Scuttle Hole Road (-72.342729, 40.919589)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.19 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.82
6.44 gal · 24.38 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.91 $25.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.43 $28.86
Premium $4.86 $15.65 $31.30
Diesel $4.69 $15.11 $30.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Water Mill and Brooklyn. The current time is 01:31:06.

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.