How far is East Moriches, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from East Moriches, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Moriches and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Moriches and Brookhaven.
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Start on Pine Street
2894 ft · 2 min · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Frowein Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Frowein Road
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Continue on Montauk Highway
6.1 mi · 10 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto South Country Road
2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Moriches and Brookhaven.
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.
Montauk Highway
Continue on Montauk Highway
6.06 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Moriches 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 East Moriches to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Mastic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from East Moriches and 4.8 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Moriches and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Mastic
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mastic.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Moriches and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 8.28 mi (13.32 km).
#1 East Moriches
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 5,249 |
| Coordinates | 40.8051000, -72.7609300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
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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