How far is Brightwaters, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from Brightwaters, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brightwaters and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brightwaters and Brookhaven.
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Start on North Windsor Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Windsor Avenue
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Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
23 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sunrise Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East: Montauk
694 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven
150 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
130 m · 16 sec · Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
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Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue
1426 ft · 43 sec · Yaphank Avenue
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Turn right onto Montauk Highway
2741 ft · 58 sec · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto South Country Road
2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brightwaters and Brookhaven.
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.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
18.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brightwaters and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brightwaters to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Bohemia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Brightwaters and 10.6 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brightwaters and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Bohemia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bohemia.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brightwaters and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 18.86 mi (30.35 km).
#1 Brightwaters
City in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,050 |
| Coordinates | 40.7209300, -73.2673400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookhaven
This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.
| Population | 479,883 |
| Coordinates | 40.7792700, -72.9153800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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