How far is Brookhaven, NY from Sag Harbor, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Sag Harbor, NY is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Wayne County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Sag Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Sag Harbor.
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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
5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39
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Turn left onto Montauk Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto Scuttle Hole Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Scuttle Hole Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scuttle Hole Road
28 m · 2 sec · Scuttle Hole Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Scuttle Hole Road
2 mi · 4 min · Scuttle Hole Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
1141 ft · 55 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
5 m · 1 sec · Division Street
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Turn slight right
45 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Sag Harbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 Rain Showers Likely near Sag Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Sag Harbor?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Red Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Brookhaven and 20.2 miles from Sag Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Rain Showers Likely near Sag Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Red Creek
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 Red Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Sag Harbor. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.72 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 Sag Harbor
City in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,292 |
| Coordinates | 40.9978800, -72.2925800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sag Harbor (-72.29258, 40.99788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
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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