How far is Brookhaven, NY from Laurel Hollow, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Laurel Hollow, NY is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
34.37 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.47 mi
47.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.47 mi
Kilometers
47.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.37 mi
Kilometers
55.31 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurel Hollow
Mon, Jun 1, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Mon, Jun 1, 2:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-06-01T01:07
Arrive Laurel Hollow
Mon, Jun 1, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Hauppauge
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Brookhaven
17.1 mi
00h 26m
To Laurel Hollow
17.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brookhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Monday
Using Gordon Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Laurel Hollow.

  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

    14.3 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park

    572 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · LIE North Service Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SA North: Kings Park

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward N West: New York

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 35 North: Huntington

    105 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Deforest Road North

    1346 ft · 44 sec · Deforest Road North

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Deer Park Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Avenue

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    81 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    2167 ft · 40 sec · Northern Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Moores Hill Road

    25 m · 3 sec · Moores Hill Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moores Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
14.3 mi · 42%
Horseblock Road
4.24 mi · 12%
Park Avenue
4.06 mi · 12%
Northern State Parkway
2.82 mi · 8%
Lawrence Hill Road
1.73 mi · 5%
Deer Park Road
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

14.3 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hauppauge
00h 26m from Brookhaven
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Laurel Hollow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Laurel Hollow?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Hauppauge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Brookhaven and 17.2 miles from Laurel Hollow.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookhaven and Sunny near Laurel Hollow.

Stop Ideas Near Hauppauge

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 Hauppauge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 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 9.8 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 Hauppauge.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

38 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

39 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

50 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Laurel Hollow. Straight-line distance: 29.47 mi (47.43 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
Laurel Hollow

#2 Laurel Hollow

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

Population2,027
Coordinates40.8567700, -73.4695700
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Laurel Hollow (-73.46957, 40.85677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.42 $10.84
Premium $4.86 $5.88 $11.76
Diesel $4.69 $5.68 $11.36

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Laurel Hollow. The current time is 01:07:49.

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.