How far is Baiting Hollow, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Baiting Hollow, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.43 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.14 mi
24.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.14 mi
Kilometers
24.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.43 mi
Kilometers
31.27 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Baiting Hollow
Sat, Apr 18, 11:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baiting Hollow
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baiting Hollow
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Moriches
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Baiting Hollow
9.7 mi
00h 14m
To Brookhaven
9.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph E
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 Baiting Hollow and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baiting Hollow and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Sound Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sound Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Edwards Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Edwards Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: New York

    89 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on I 495 West: New York

    1483 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Long Island Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 21: Yaphank, Brookhaven

    1217 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Yaphank Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Yaphank Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Horseblock Road

    2712 ft · 46 sec · Horseblock Road

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baiting Hollow and Brookhaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
10.2 mi · 52%
Edwards Avenue
3.8 mi · 20%
Yaphank Avenue
2.35 mi · 12%
Montauk Highway
0.86 mi · 4%
Sound Avenue
0.79 mi · 4%
Horseblock Road
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moriches
00h 14m from Baiting Hollow
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Baiting Hollow 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 Baiting Hollow to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moriches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Baiting Hollow and 9.7 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Baiting Hollow and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Moriches

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

51 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

66 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

66 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baiting Hollow and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 15.14 mi (24.37 km).

Baiting Hollow

#1 Baiting Hollow

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population1,642
Coordinates40.9562100, -72.7442700
Altitude32
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: Baiting Hollow (-72.74427, 40.95621)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.77
Round trip
$5.53
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.77 $5.53
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.09 $6.18
Premium $4.86 $3.35 $6.71
Diesel $4.69 $3.24 $6.48

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 Baiting Hollow and Brookhaven. The current time is 22:30:03.

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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.