How far is Cutchogue, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Cutchogue, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.81 mi
00h 51m
Flight
27.58 mi
44.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.58 mi
Kilometers
44.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.81 mi
Kilometers
51.2 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in Cutchogue
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cutchogue
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cutchogue
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Northampton
NY

Census-designated place in New York

From Cutchogue
15.9 mi
00h 25m
To Brookhaven
15.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Suffolk Road

    17 m · 11 sec · New Suffolk Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mill Lane

    1947 ft · 49 sec · Mill Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Middle Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sound Avenue

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Sound Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northville Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Northville Turnpike

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roanoke Avenue

    1300 ft · 50 sec · Roanoke Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    35 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Peconic Avenue

    635 ft · 17 sec · Peconic Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nugent Drive

    732 ft · 20 sec · Nugent Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, East Moriches

    88 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Center Drive South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Center Drive South

  13. 13

    Continue on East Moriches-Riverhead Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · East Moriches-Riverhead Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Sunrise Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road

    652 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Victory Avenue

    821 ft · 19 sec · Victory Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Horseblock Road

    2089 ft · 42 sec · Horseblock Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
8.44 mi · 27%
Sound Avenue
5.35 mi · 17%
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5.29 mi · 17%
Northville Turnpike
3.43 mi · 11%
Main Road
2.31 mi · 7%
Middle Road
1.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

8.44 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northampton
00h 25m from Cutchogue
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cutchogue and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Northampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Cutchogue and 15.9 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cutchogue and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Northampton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northampton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

53 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

53 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

64 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cutchogue and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 27.58 mi (44.39 km).

Cutchogue

#1 Cutchogue

Census designated place

Population3,349
Coordinates41.0106600, -72.4850900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

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

Population479,883
Coordinates40.7792700, -72.9153800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Cutchogue (-72.48509, 41.01066)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.25 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.98
2.24 gal · 8.5 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.49 $8.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.86 $5.44 $10.89
Diesel $4.69 $5.26 $10.51

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 Cutchogue and Brookhaven. The current time is 22:30:32.

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.