How far is Watertown, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from Watertown, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Albany County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Brookhaven.
-
1
Start on Public Square
1004 ft · 34 sec · Public Square
-
2
Continue on State Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · State Street
-
3
Turn right onto Gifford Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gifford Street
-
4
Continue on Van Allen Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Van Allen Road
-
5
Continue on State Highway 12
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12
-
6
Continue on Main Street
3048 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
-
7
Continue on High Street
2991 ft · 39 sec · High Street
-
8
Continue on County Road 14
1772 ft · 23 sec · County Road 14
-
9
Continue on State Highway 12
10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 12
-
10
Continue on Dayan Street
2636 ft · 1 min · Dayan Street
-
11
Turn right onto South State Street
3100 ft · 2 min · South State Street
-
12
Continue on Utica Boulevard
2768 ft · 1 min · Utica Boulevard
-
13
Continue on Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road
-
14
Continue on State Highway 12
1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12
-
15
Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway
-
16
Continue on State Highway 12
22 mi · 31 min · State Highway 12
-
17
Take the exit slight right
1572 ft · 38 sec
-
18
Merge slight left onto State Route 49
2039 ft · 27 sec · State Route 49
-
19
Continue straight
998 ft · 13 sec
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
840 ft · 18 sec
-
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1.2 km · 2 min
-
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1766 ft · 43 sec
-
23
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway
-
24
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
-
25
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
-
26
Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
-
27
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
-
28
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
-
29
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
-
30
Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
-
31
Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
-
32
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
-
33
Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
-
34
Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
-
35
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
-
36
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
-
37
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
-
38
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
-
39
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
-
40
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
-
41
Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
-
42
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
-
43
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
-
44
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway
-
45
Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
1308 ft · 28 sec
-
46
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South
-
47
Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
-
48
At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway
-
49
Turn left onto South Country Road
2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road
-
50
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watertown and Brookhaven.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Watertown and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?
Ravena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186 miles from Watertown and 197.1 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.6 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 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 $54.20 one way or $108.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Watertown and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Ravena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ravena.
Albany–Rensselaer
Hudson
Schenectady
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 268.51 mi (432.13 km).
#1 Watertown
Town in Jefferson County, New York
| Population | 4,426 |
| Coordinates | 43.9747800, -75.9107600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookhaven
This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.
| Population | 479,883 |
| Coordinates | 40.7792700, -72.9153800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 617 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $54.20 | $108.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $60.58 | $121.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $65.72 | $131.44 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $63.46 | $126.93 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.