How far is Brookhaven, NY from North Bay Shore, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to North Bay Shore, NY is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
21.13 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.42 mi
29.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.42 mi
Kilometers
29.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.13 mi
Kilometers
34.01 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-19T01:28
Arrive North Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sayville
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Brookhaven
10.6 mi
00h 15m
To North Bay Shore
10.6 mi
00h 15m

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
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and North Bay Shore.

  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

    18.7 mi · 26 min · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood

    625 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1030 ft · 20 sec · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto CR 13 North: Fifth Avenue, Brentwood

    726 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto 5th Avenue

    800 ft · 25 sec · 5th Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
18.9 mi · 90%
Montauk Highway
0.81 mi · 4%
South Country Road
0.43 mi · 2%
Horseblock Road
0.3 mi · 1%
NY 27 West
0.26 mi · 1%
5th Avenue
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

18.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sayville
00h 15m from Brookhaven
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Rain Showers Likely near North Bay Shore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to North Bay Shore?

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Sayville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Brookhaven and 10.6 miles from North Bay Shore.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sayville

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 Sayville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 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 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 Sayville.

RAIL

Bridgeport

50 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

52 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

62 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

64 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and North Bay Shore. Straight-line distance: 18.42 mi (29.64 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
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#2 North Bay Shore

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population18,944
Coordinates40.7362100, -73.2626200
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: North Bay Shore (-73.26262, 40.73621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $2.97
Round trip
$5.93
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.97 $5.93
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.32 $6.63
Premium $4.86 $3.60 $7.19
Diesel $4.69 $3.47 $6.95

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 North Bay Shore. The current time is 01:28:15.

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.