How far is Brookhaven, NY from West Hills, NY?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to West Hills, NY is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Suffolk 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 West Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and West Hills.
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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
4.2 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
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Turn left onto Express Drive North
873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
1278 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
22.3 mi · 29 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 110 North: Huntington
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto North Service Road
963 ft · 23 sec · North Service Road
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Turn right onto Pinelawn Road
2522 ft · 58 sec · Pinelawn Road
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Turn right onto Broadhollow Road
1999 ft · 33 sec · Broadhollow Road
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Continue on Walt Whitman Road
1053 ft · 22 sec · Walt Whitman Road
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Continue on Walt Whitman Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Walt Whitman Road
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Turn left onto Schwab Road
555 ft · 18 sec · Schwab Road
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Turn slight right onto Old Walt Whitman Road
141 m · 21 sec · Old Walt Whitman Road
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Turn left onto West Hills Road
1.1 km · 2 min · West Hills Road
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Turn left onto Chichester Road
1580 ft · 1 min · Chichester Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Chichester Road
2369 ft · 2 min · Chichester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chichester Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and West Hills.
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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
22.3 mi · 00h 29m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to West Hills?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Islandia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Brookhaven and 16.3 miles from West Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Islandia
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 Islandia.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and West Hills. Straight-line distance: 27.16 mi (43.71 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 Hills
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 5,592 |
| Coordinates | 40.8162100, -73.4323400 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Hills (-73.43234, 40.81621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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