How far is Brookhaven, NY from Dix Hills, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Dix Hills, NY is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
24.66 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.08 mi
35.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.08 mi
Kilometers
35.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.66 mi
Kilometers
39.68 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dix Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Dix Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
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
Ronkonkoma
NY

Hamlet and census-designated place on Long Island in the Town of Islip, New York, United States

From Brookhaven
12.3 mi
00h 18m
To Dix Hills
12.4 mi
00h 18m

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
59°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Dix Hills.

  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

    14.3 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park

    572 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · LIE North Service Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Service Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Candlewood Path

    1724 ft · 1 min · Candlewood Path

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Green Briar Lane

    1167 ft · 57 sec · Green Briar Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Grey Birch Court

    132 m · 19 sec · Grey Birch Court

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grey Birch Court

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 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
14.3 mi · 58%
Horseblock Road
4.24 mi · 17%
LIE North Service Road
1.87 mi · 8%
North Service Road
1.81 mi · 7%
Montauk Highway
0.81 mi · 3%
South Country Road
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

14.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ronkonkoma
00h 18m from Brookhaven
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dix Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Dix Hills?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Ronkonkoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Brookhaven and 12.4 miles from Dix Hills.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dix Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Ronkonkoma

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 Ronkonkoma and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14 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
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ronkonkoma.

RAIL

Bridgeport

41 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

57 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Dix Hills. Straight-line distance: 22.08 mi (35.54 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
Dix Hills

#2 Dix Hills

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population26,892
Coordinates40.8048200, -73.3362300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Dix Hills (-73.33623, 40.80482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.29 L · about $3.49
Round trip
$6.98
1.74 gal · 6.58 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.49 $6.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.90 $7.80
Premium $4.86 $4.23 $8.46
Diesel $4.69 $4.08 $8.17

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 Dix Hills. The current time is 00:04:17.

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.