How far is Brookhaven, NY from Montauk, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Montauk, NY is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
56.57 mi
01h 32m
Flight
53.21 mi
85.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.21 mi
Kilometers
85.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.57 mi
Kilometers
91.04 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montauk
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Montauk
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Tuckahoe
NY

Village in Westchester County, New York

From Brookhaven
28.2 mi
00h 46m
To Montauk
28.3 mi
00h 46m

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
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88 m · 9 sec · Horseblock Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 East: Montauk

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    24.2 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 39

    5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Montauk Highway

    10.1 mi · 21 min · Montauk Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Woods Lane

    2677 ft · 1 min · Woods Lane

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Pantigo Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pantigo Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Montauk Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Montauk Point State Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Montauk Point State Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    860 ft · 26 sec · Montauk Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Second House Road

    2345 ft · 1 min · Second House Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Second House Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi · 43%
Montauk Highway
17.7 mi · 31%
County Road 39
5.48 mi · 10%
Montauk Point State Parkway
4.57 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.7 mi · 3%
Pantigo Road
1.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

24.2 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckahoe
00h 46m from Brookhaven
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near Montauk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Tuckahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Brookhaven and 28.3 miles from Montauk.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tuckahoe

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

45 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

57 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Mystic station

63 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Montauk. Straight-line distance: 53.21 mi (85.64 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
Montauk

#2 Montauk

Census-designated place in New York, United States

Population3,326
Coordinates41.0359400, -71.9545100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Montauk (-71.95451, 41.03594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $8.02
Round trip
$16.04
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.02 $16.04
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.72 $19.44
Diesel $4.69 $9.39 $18.78

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 Montauk. The current time is 00:04:22.

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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.