How far is Deerfield, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Deerfield, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
34.31 mi
00h 43m
Flight
30.75 mi
49.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.75 mi
Kilometers
49.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.31 mi
Kilometers
55.22 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Deerfield
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield
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
Flanders
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Deerfield
17.1 mi
00h 21m
To Brookhaven
17.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 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 Deerfield and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Deerfield Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Deerfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Head of Pond Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Head of Pond Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lower Seven Ponds Road

    2622 ft · 1 min · Lower Seven Ponds Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Seven Ponds Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Seven Ponds Road

  5. 5

    Continue on David Whites Lane

    1069 ft · 34 sec · David Whites Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 39A

    4.9 mi · 10 min · County Road 39A

  7. 7

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    24.2 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

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

    652 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Victory Avenue

    821 ft · 19 sec · Victory Avenue

  10. 10

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

    2089 ft · 42 sec · Horseblock Road

  11. 11

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi · 70%
County Road 39A
4.91 mi · 14%
Deerfield Road
1.02 mi · 3%
Montauk Highway
0.86 mi · 3%
Head of Pond Road
0.81 mi · 2%
Seven Ponds Road
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

24.2 mi · 00h 31m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flanders
00h 21m from Deerfield
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Deerfield 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 Deerfield to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Flanders is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Deerfield and 17.2 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Deerfield and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Flanders

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flanders, 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 Flanders.

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

49 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

57 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

64 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 30.75 mi (49.49 km).

Deerfield

#1 Deerfield

Town in New York, United States

Population4,050
Coordinates40.9359300, -72.3645300
Altitude21
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: Deerfield Road (-72.364498, 40.935939)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.42 $10.84
Premium $4.86 $5.88 $11.76
Diesel $4.69 $5.68 $11.36

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 Deerfield and Brookhaven. The current time is 22:36:31.

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.