How far is Brookhaven, NY from Huntington Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Huntington Bay, NY is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
31.81 mi
00h 52m
Flight
27.4 mi
44.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.4 mi
Kilometers
44.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.81 mi
Kilometers
51.2 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-19T03:16
Arrive Huntington Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Islandia
NY

Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

From Brookhaven
15.9 mi
00h 26m
To Huntington Bay
15.9 mi
00h 26m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Huntington Bay.

  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

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 454: Patchogue, Commack

    1275 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Express Drive North

    1153 ft · 28 sec · Express Drive North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Highway

    3237 ft · 52 sec · Veterans Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Jericho Turnpike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Elwood Road

    2985 ft · 1 min · Elwood Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cuba Hill Road

    2979 ft · 59 sec · Cuba Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cuba Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Cuba Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Greenlawn Road

    2607 ft · 55 sec · Greenlawn Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Greenlawn Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Greenlawn Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Loma Place

    102 m · 15 sec · Loma Place

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    94 m · 16 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Huntington Bay Road

    1797 ft · 57 sec · Huntington Bay Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Baywood Place

    624 ft · 21 sec · Baywood Place

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Vineyard Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Vineyard Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vineyard Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
10.2 mi · 32%
Veterans Memorial Highway
5.36 mi · 17%
Horseblock Road
4.24 mi · 13%
Cuba Hill Road
2.51 mi · 8%
Jericho Turnpike
2.35 mi · 7%
Greenlawn Road
2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Islandia
00h 26m from Brookhaven
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Rain Showers near Huntington Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Huntington Bay?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Islandia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Brookhaven and 15.9 miles from Huntington Bay.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Rain Showers near Huntington Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Islandia

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 Islandia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 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 8.6 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 Islandia.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

41 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Huntington Bay. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.1 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
Huntington Bay

#2 Huntington Bay

City in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America

Population1,443
Coordinates40.8998200, -73.4148400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Huntington Bay (-73.41484, 40.89982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.25 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.98
2.24 gal · 8.5 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.49 $8.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.86 $5.44 $10.89
Diesel $4.69 $5.26 $10.51

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 Huntington Bay. The current time is 03:16:00.

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.