How far is Brookhaven, NY from Kings Park, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Kings Park, NY is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 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
24.01 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.34 mi
31.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.34 mi
Kilometers
31.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.01 mi
Kilometers
38.64 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 Kings Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 10:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Kings Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 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

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
Centereach
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Brookhaven
12 mi
00h 18m
To Kings Park
12 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Kings Park.

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 97: Blue Point, Stony Brook, Nicolls Road

    1048 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Express Drive North

    703 ft · 13 sec · Express Drive North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward CR 97 North: Stony Brook

    1168 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Nicolls Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Nicolls Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Riverhead, Smithtown

    713 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 25 west: Riverhead, Smithtown

    547 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Middle Country Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Middle Country Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Saint Johnland Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Johnland Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 25A

    569 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 25A

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1714 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middle Country Road
5.75 mi · 24%
Horseblock Road
4.24 mi · 18%
East Main Street
3.78 mi · 16%
Long Island Expressway
3.22 mi · 13%
Nicolls Road
2.56 mi · 11%
Saint Johnland Road
1.91 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Middle Country Road

Turn slight left onto Middle Country Road

5.75 mi · 00h 09m

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
+4.7 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centereach
00h 18m from Brookhaven
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Partly Sunny near Kings Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Kings Park?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 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?

Centereach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Brookhaven and 12 miles from Kings Park.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brookhaven and Partly Sunny near Kings Park.

Stop Ideas Near Centereach

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

36 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

43 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

58 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Kings Park. Straight-line distance: 19.34 mi (31.13 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
Kings Park

#2 Kings Park

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population17,282
Coordinates40.8862100, -73.2573400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Kings Park (-73.25734, 40.88621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.41
Round trip
$6.82
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.41 $6.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.81 $7.62
Premium $4.86 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $4.69 $3.99 $7.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Kings Park. The current time is 09:38:19.

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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.