How far is Flanders, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from Flanders, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flanders and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flanders and Brookhaven.
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Start on Flanders Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Flanders Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nugent Drive
40 m · 7 sec · Nugent Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Nugent Drive
609 ft · 13 sec · Nugent Drive
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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
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Merge slight left onto Center Drive South
1.7 mi · 3 min · Center Drive South
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Continue on East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · East Moriches-Riverhead Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
652 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Victory Avenue
821 ft · 19 sec · Victory Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Horseblock Road
2089 ft · 42 sec · Horseblock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway
1.4 km · 2 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 Flanders 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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Flanders and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flanders to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
East Moriches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Flanders and 10.4 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Flanders and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near East Moriches
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 East Moriches.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Old Saybrook station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flanders and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 17.77 mi (28.6 km).
#1 Flanders
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 4,472 |
| Coordinates | 40.9034300, -72.6175900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
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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