How far is Brookhaven, NY from Wading River, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Wading River, NY is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Wading River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Wading River.
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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
2777 ft · 50 sec · Horseblock Road
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Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Yaphank Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
977 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on I 495 East: Riverhead
909 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.2 km · 59 sec · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 46: Shirley, Wading River, William Floyd Parkway
1694 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Long Island Expressway South Service Road
2064 ft · 59 sec · Long Island Expressway South Service Road
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 46 North: Wading River, Brookhaven Lab, William Floyd Parkway
1391 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto William Floyd Parkway
7.3 mi · 11 min · William Floyd Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 25A East: Wading River
869 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 25A
1.4 mi · 2 min · Route 25A
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Continue on NY-25A
1520 ft · 37 sec · NY-25A
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Turn left onto Wading River Manor Road
2288 ft · 2 min · Wading River Manor Road
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Turn sharp right onto North Country Road
10 m · 1 sec · North Country Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Country Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Wading River.
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.
William Floyd Parkway
Merge slight left onto William Floyd Parkway
7.33 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Partly Sunny near Wading River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Wading River?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Brookhaven and 7.8 miles from Wading River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookhaven and Partly Sunny near Wading River.
Stop Ideas Near Ridge
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 Ridge.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Wading River. Straight-line distance: 12.42 mi (19.99 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 Wading River
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 7,719 |
| Coordinates | 40.9503800, -72.8426000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wading River (-72.8426, 40.95038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
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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