How far is Brookhaven, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Islip, NY is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
19.25 mi
00h 23m
Flight
15.81 mi
25.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.81 mi
Kilometers
25.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.25 mi
Kilometers
30.98 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Fri, Apr 17, 10:09 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-17T09:45
Arrive Islip
Fri, Apr 17, 10:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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
Patchogue
NY

Village in Suffolk County, New York

From Brookhaven
9.6 mi
00h 11m
To Islip
9.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.6 mi · 21 min · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

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

    593 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    3070 ft · 58 sec · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto NY 111 South: Islip

    713 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Islip Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Islip Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    865 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
16.2 mi · 84%
Islip Avenue
0.87 mi · 5%
Montauk Highway
0.81 mi · 4%
South Country Road
0.43 mi · 2%
Horseblock Road
0.3 mi · 2%
NY 27 West
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

15.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patchogue
00h 11m from Brookhaven
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near Islip.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Patchogue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Brookhaven and 9.6 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near Islip.

Stop Ideas Near Patchogue

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

48 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

54 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

60 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

67 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Islip. Straight-line distance: 15.81 mi (25.45 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
Islip

#2 Islip

This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.

Population322,328
Coordinates40.7298200, -73.2103900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)
End: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.57 L · about $2.73
Round trip
$5.45
1.36 gal · 5.14 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.73 $5.45
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.05 $6.09
Premium $4.86 $3.31 $6.61
Diesel $4.69 $3.19 $6.38

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Islip. The current time is 09:45:55.

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.