How far is Woodstock, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Woodstock, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
158.71 mi
03h 30m
Flight
107.16 mi
172.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.16 mi
Kilometers
172.46 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.71 mi
Kilometers
255.42 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 8:43 AM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Fri, Apr 17, 12:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-04-17T05:13
Arrive Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 8:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
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
Chestnut Ridge
NY

Town in Rockland County, New York, USA

From Woodstock
79.3 mi
01h 45m
To Brookhaven
79.4 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Hill Road

    2348 ft · 1 min · Mill Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Hurley Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Hurley Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 375

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 375

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 28

    6 mi · 10 min · State Route 28

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle

    104 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto I 87: New York State Thruway

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87: New York State Thruway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  26. 26

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

    810 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

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

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  29. 29

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  32. 32

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstock 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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
60.6 mi · 38%
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 27%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 9%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 4%
State Route 28
5.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

60.6 mi · 01h 10m

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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chestnut Ridge
01h 45m from Woodstock
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Woodstock and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Chestnut Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Woodstock and 79.4 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.45 one way or $44.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Woodstock and Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Chestnut Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chestnut Ridge, 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 Chestnut Ridge.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

30 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 107.16 mi (172.46 km).

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#1 Woodstock

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

Population2,088
Coordinates42.0409200, -74.1182000
Altitude171
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: Woodstock (-74.1182, 42.04092)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $22.45
Round trip
$44.90
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.45 $44.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.86 $27.22 $54.44
Diesel $4.69 $26.29 $52.57

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstock and Brookhaven. The current time is 05:13:05.

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.