How far is Yaphank, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Yaphank, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.82 mi
01h 34m
Flight
55.57 mi
89.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.57 mi
Kilometers
89.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.82 mi
Kilometers
99.49 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Yaphank
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yaphank
2026-04-19T00:07
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yaphank
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
Copiague
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Yaphank
29.5 mi
00h 47m
To Brooklyn
32.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Yaphank and Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yaphank and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    31 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue

    1463 ft · 36 sec · Yaphank Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 495: New York

    2332 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1162 ft · 18 sec · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 101: Sills Road, Yaphank, East Patchogue

    2395 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Patchogue-Yaphank Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Patchogue-Yaphank Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Sills Road

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Sills Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North

    655 ft · 18 sec · Sunrise Service Road North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West

    538 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    42.9 mi · 58 min · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yaphank 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
42.9 mi · 69%
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 8%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 6%
Patchogue-Yaphank Road
2.55 mi · 4%
Church Avenue
1.74 mi · 3%
North Conduit Avenue
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

42.9 mi · 00h 58m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Copiague
00h 47m from Yaphank
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Yaphank 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 Yaphank to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Copiague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Yaphank and 32.4 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Copiague

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 Copiague and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.5 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
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 5 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

42 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

50 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

51 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yaphank and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 55.57 mi (89.43 km).

Yaphank

#1 Yaphank

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population5,945
Coordinates40.8367700, -72.9170500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.917038, 40.836697)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.48
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.74 $17.48
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.77 $19.54
Premium $4.86 $10.60 $21.19
Diesel $4.69 $10.23 $20.47

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 Yaphank and Brooklyn. The current time is 00:07:50.

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.