Distance from Brookhaven to Washington by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Brookhaven (NY) to Washington (DC) is 254 miles or 409 kilometers or 221 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Brookhaven to Washington is 285 miles (459 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 31 miles or 50 km.

Flight distance from Brookhaven, NY to Washington, DC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Brookhaven and Washington is 254 miles or 409 km.
The nearest airport to Brookhaven, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

What is the average flight time from Brookhaven to Washington?

Flight time from Brookhaven, NY to Washington, DC is 0 hours 35 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Brookhaven to Washington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Brookhaven, NY and Washington, DC
This map shows the distance from Brookhaven, NY, Usa to Washington, DC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Brookhaven, New York to Washington, District of Columbia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Brookhaven, New York to Washington, District of Columbia is 285 miles or 459 km.
The total driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Washington, DC is 285 miles or 459 kilometers. Your trip begins in Brookhaven, New York. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Brookhaven, New York to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 285 miles (459 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Brookhaven, NY to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Brookhaven, NY to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 7 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Brookhaven to Washington take?
Brookhaven and Washington are 6 hours 7 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Brookhaven and Washington

Time difference between Brookhaven (NY) and Washington (DC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in BrookhavenCurrent local time in Washington
2025-12-19, 13:54:20 EST2025-12-19, 13:54:20 EST
How Far is it Between Brookhaven New York, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Brookhaven, NY and Washington, DC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 285 mi 459 km 247.49 nmi
Straight line distance 254 mi 409 km 221 nmi
Difference 31 mi 50 km 26 nmi

Brookhaven Details

Brookhaven is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 51' 26.8'' Longitude: W 72° 57' 35.4''
Latitude40.85745
Longitude-72.95984
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Brookhaven

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Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Brookhaven, NY and Washington, DC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 9 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 7 hours 10 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 6 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 5 hours 44 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 5 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 4 hours 46 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 4 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 4 hours 5 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 3 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 3 hours 35 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 3 hours 22 minutes