How far is West Sand Lake, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from West Sand Lake, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
210.86 mi
04h 29m
Flight
133.67 mi
215.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.67 mi
Kilometers
215.12 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.86 mi
Kilometers
339.34 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in West Sand Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Sand Lake
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Sand Lake
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Woodbury
NY

Town in Orange County, New York

From West Sand Lake
105.4 mi
02h 14m
To Brookhaven
105.4 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Sand Lake and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Sand Lake and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on West Sand Lake Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · West Sand Lake Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Albany

    1755 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787: Albany, Troy

    844 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 787 South: Albany

    2558 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  27. 27

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  30. 30

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  33. 33

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Sand Lake and Brookhaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
111 mi · 53%
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 21%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 7%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
West Sand Lake Road
5.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.1 mi
133.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbury
02h 14m from West Sand Lake
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km) and usually takes 04h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from West Sand Lake and 105.4 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Sand Lake and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

27 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

40 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

51 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

57 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Sand Lake and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 133.67 mi (215.12 km).

West Sand Lake

#1 West Sand Lake

Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York

Population2,660
Coordinates42.6434100, -73.6087300
Altitude160
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: West Sand Lake (-73.60873, 42.64341)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.17 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.65
14.88 gal · 56.34 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $29.83 $59.65
Mid-grade $4.48 $33.34 $66.68
Premium $4.86 $36.17 $72.33
Diesel $4.69 $34.92 $69.85

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 West Sand Lake and Brookhaven. The current time is 22:30:48.

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.