How far is Brookhaven, NY from Farmingdale, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Farmingdale, NY is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.19 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.92 mi
44.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.92 mi
Kilometers
44.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.19 mi
Kilometers
51.8 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmingdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Farmingdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
North Great River
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Brookhaven
16 mi
00h 23m
To Farmingdale
16.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
Farmingdale Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Old Bethpage as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and 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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Farmingdale Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Fulton Street

    3137 ft · 1 min · Fulton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1565 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    76 m · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    81 m · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 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 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
14.5 mi · 45%
Southern State Parkway
7.03 mi · 22%
Heckscher State Parkway
5.99 mi · 19%
Farmingdale Road
1.31 mi · 4%
Montauk Highway
0.81 mi · 3%
Fulton Street
0.59 mi · 2%
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 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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Great River
00h 23m from Brookhaven
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Farmingdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

North Great River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Brookhaven and 16.2 miles from Farmingdale.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Farmingdale is Mostly Sunny.

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 8.7 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 10.5 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 Farmingdale. Straight-line distance: 27.92 mi (44.94 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
Farmingdale

#2 Farmingdale

Incorporated village on Long Island, within the town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, United States

Population8,981
Coordinates40.7326000, -73.4454000
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Farmingdale (-73.4454, 40.7326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $4.69 $5.35 $10.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Farmingdale. The current time is 00:09:24.

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.