How far is Brookhaven, NY from Baxter Estates, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Baxter Estates, NY is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
47.48 mi
01h 08m
Flight
40.97 mi
65.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.97 mi
Kilometers
65.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.48 mi
Kilometers
76.41 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baxter Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-19T12:30
Arrive Baxter Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
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
Dix Hills
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Brookhaven
23.7 mi
00h 34m
To Baxter Estates
23.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Baxter Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on South Country Road

    1912 ft · 47 sec · South Country Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Country Road

    108 m · 17 sec · South Country Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Montauk Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Montauk Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Horseblock Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Express Drive North

    873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York

    1278 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    36.4 mi · 49 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on North Service Road

    730 ft · 16 sec · North Service Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Searingtown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Port Washington Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Port Washington Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Central Drive

    2113 ft · 1 min · Central Drive

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Hillside Avenue

    131 m · 19 sec · Hillside Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Baxter Estates.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
36.4 mi · 77%
Horseblock Road
4.24 mi · 9%
Port Washington Boulevard
2.65 mi · 6%
Searingtown Road
1.47 mi · 3%
Montauk Highway
0.81 mi · 2%
South Country Road
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

36.4 mi · 00h 49m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dix Hills
00h 34m from Brookhaven
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Rain Showers Likely near Baxter Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Baxter Estates?

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Dix Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Brookhaven and 23.8 miles from Baxter Estates.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Rain Showers Likely near Baxter Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Dix Hills

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 Dix Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 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 5.2 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 Dix Hills.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

39 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

43 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Baxter Estates. Straight-line distance: 40.97 mi (65.94 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.

Population479,883
Coordinates40.7792700, -72.9153800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Baxter Estates

Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population1,043
Coordinates40.8348200, -73.6954100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Baxter Estates (-73.69541, 40.83482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.39
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.70 $13.39
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.48 $14.97
Premium $4.86 $8.12 $16.24
Diesel $4.69 $7.84 $15.68

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 Brookhaven and Baxter Estates. The current time is 12:30:58.

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.