How far is Brookhaven, NY from Brentwood, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Brentwood, NY is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
21.16 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.31 mi
27.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.31 mi
Kilometers
27.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.16 mi
Kilometers
34.05 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 12, 5:30 PM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 12, 6:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-12T16:59
Arrive Brentwood
Sun, Apr 12, 5:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Holbrook
NY

City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States

From Brookhaven
10.6 mi
00h 15m
To Brentwood
10.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Brentwood.

  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

    12 mi · 16 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown

    737 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Express Drive

    651 ft · 13 sec · Express Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    556 ft · 17 sec · Wheeler Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Suffolk Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Suffolk Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Suffolk Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
12 mi · 57%
Horseblock Road
4.24 mi · 20%
Joshuas Path
1.47 mi · 7%
Suffolk Avenue
1.41 mi · 7%
Montauk Highway
0.81 mi · 4%
South Country Road
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

12 mi · 00h 16m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holbrook
00h 15m from Brookhaven
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Holbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Brookhaven and 10.6 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:28 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 Mostly Sunny around Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Holbrook

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

42 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

47 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

60 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.86 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
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population60,664
Coordinates40.7812100, -73.2462300
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Brentwood (-73.24623, 40.78121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $3.01
Round trip
$6.01
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Brentwood. The current time is 16:59:19.

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.