How far is Brookhaven, NY from East Farmingdale, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to East Farmingdale, NY is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.34 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.47 mi
42.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.47 mi
Kilometers
42.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.34 mi
Kilometers
50.44 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Farmingdale
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-19T00:06
Arrive East Farmingdale
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
North Great River
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Brookhaven
15.7 mi
00h 22m
To East Farmingdale
15.7 mi
00h 22m

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 East Farmingdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and East Farmingdale.

  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

    1602 ft · 29 sec · Horseblock Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Sunrise Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    6 mi · 7 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Southern State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 West: Farmingdale

    1121 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Farmingdale Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Farmingdale Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto NY 110 North: Huntington

    1098 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Broadhollow Road

    1557 ft · 34 sec · Broadhollow Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grumman Lane

    1378 ft · 1 min · Grumman Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Republic Avenue

    15 m · 6 sec · Republic Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    81 m · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
14.5 mi · 46%
Southern State Parkway
7.03 mi · 22%
Heckscher State Parkway
5.99 mi · 19%
Montauk Highway
0.81 mi · 3%
Farmingdale Road
0.66 mi · 2%
South Country Road
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

13.8 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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Great River
00h 22m from Brookhaven
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Farmingdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to East Farmingdale?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

North Great River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Brookhaven and 15.7 miles from East Farmingdale.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Farmingdale.

Stop Ideas Near North Great River

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 North Great River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.2 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 10.2 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 North Great River.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

46 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

48 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

55 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and East Farmingdale. Straight-line distance: 26.47 mi (42.6 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
East Farmingdale

#2 East Farmingdale

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population6,484
Coordinates40.7292700, -73.4167900
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: East Farmingdale (-73.41679, 40.72927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.19 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2.22 gal · 8.38 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.45 $8.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.97 $9.95
Premium $4.86 $5.40 $10.79
Diesel $4.69 $5.21 $10.42

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 East Farmingdale. The current time is 00:06:02.

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.