How far is Brookhaven, NY from North Sea, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to North Sea, NY is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and North Sea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and North Sea.
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Start on South Country Road
1912 ft · 47 sec · South Country Road
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Continue on South Country Road
108 m · 17 sec · South Country Road
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Turn straight onto Montauk Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto Horseblock Road
88 m · 9 sec · Horseblock Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 East: Montauk
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway
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Continue on County Road 39
3.3 mi · 7 min · County Road 39
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Turn slight left onto Sandy Hollow Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sandy Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Sea Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Sea Road
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Turn right onto Noyac Road
1422 ft · 34 sec · Noyac Road
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Turn left onto Bay Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Bay Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and North Sea.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near North Sea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to North Sea?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Northampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Brookhaven and 15.9 miles from North Sea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near North Sea.
Stop Ideas Near Northampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northampton.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Old Saybrook station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and North Sea. Straight-line distance: 28.26 mi (45.48 km).
#1 Brookhaven
This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.
| Population | 479,883 |
| Coordinates | 40.7792700, -72.9153800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Sea
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 4,458 |
| Coordinates | 40.9328800, -72.4142500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Sea (-72.41425, 40.93288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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