How far is Brookhaven, NY from West Bay Shore, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to West Bay Shore, NY is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and West Bay Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and West Bay Shore.
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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
1602 ft · 29 sec · Horseblock Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
18.7 mi · 26 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
625 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
1850 ft · 35 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn slight right onto CR 15 South: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore
773 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto 5th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on North Clinton Avenue
1021 ft · 26 sec · North Clinton Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto Thompson Drive
2215 ft · 2 min · Thompson Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thompson Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and West Bay Shore.
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
18.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near West Bay Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to West Bay Shore?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Bohemia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Brookhaven and 11.9 miles from West Bay Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Chance Rain Showers near West Bay Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Bohemia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bohemia.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and West Bay Shore. Straight-line distance: 19.76 mi (31.8 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 West Bay Shore
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 4,648 |
| Coordinates | 40.7087100, -73.2812300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bay Shore (-73.28123, 40.70871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
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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