How far is Brookhaven, NY from Wyandanch, NY?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Wyandanch, NY is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.45 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.35 mi
37.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.35 mi
Kilometers
37.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.45 mi
Kilometers
45.78 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wyandanch
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-19T01:28
Arrive Wyandanch
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Islandia
NY

Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

From Brookhaven
14.2 mi
00h 20m
To Wyandanch
14.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Wyandanch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Wyandanch.

  1. 1

    Start on South Country Road

    1912 ft · 47 sec · South Country Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Country Road

    108 m · 17 sec · South Country Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Montauk Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Montauk Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Horseblock Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Express Drive North

    873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York

    1278 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    18.7 mi · 25 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Babylon, Northport

    909 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    86 m · 6 sec · North Service Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Seamans Neck Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Seamans Neck Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Straight Path

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Straight Path

  13. 13

    Continue on Straight Path

    534 ft · 20 sec · Straight Path

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Straight Path

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Wyandanch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
18.7 mi · 66%
Horseblock Road
4.24 mi · 15%
Straight Path
1.76 mi · 6%
Deer Park Avenue
1.06 mi · 4%
Montauk Highway
0.81 mi · 3%
Seamans Neck Road
0.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

18.7 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Islandia
00h 20m from Brookhaven
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookhaven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wyandanch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Wyandanch?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Islandia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Brookhaven and 14.2 miles from Wyandanch.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookhaven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wyandanch.

Stop Ideas Near Islandia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Islandia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Islandia.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

41 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Wyandanch. Straight-line distance: 23.35 mi (37.58 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.

Population479,883
Coordinates40.7792700, -72.9153800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Wyandanch

#2 Wyandanch

Suffolk, New York

Population11,647
Coordinates40.7539900, -73.3604000
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
End: Wyandanch (-73.3604, 40.75399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.02
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.01 $8.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.48 $8.96
Premium $4.86 $4.86 $9.72
Diesel $4.69 $4.69 $9.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Wyandanch. The current time is 01:28:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.