How far is West Nyack, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from West Nyack, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Hamlet and village in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Nyack and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Nyack and Brookhaven.
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Start on West Street
26 m · 9 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Strawtown Road
886 ft · 28 sec · Strawtown Road
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Turn right onto West Nyack Road
1345 ft · 42 sec · West Nyack Road
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Turn left onto Crosfield Avenue
1015 ft · 45 sec · Crosfield Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosfield Avenue
59 m · 11 sec · Crosfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Route 59
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 59
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Take the ramp slight right toward New York
1330 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
18.6 mi · 26 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Merge slight left
2776 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
1308 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto South Country Road
2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Nyack and Brookhaven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Nyack and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Nyack to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Roslyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from West Nyack and 42.1 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Nyack and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn Heights.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Nyack and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 59.39 mi (95.58 km).
#1 West Nyack
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
| Population | 3,439 |
| Coordinates | 41.0964900, -73.9729200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $11.91 | $23.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.44 | $28.87 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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