How far is Halesite, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Halesite, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.84 mi
00h 51m
Flight
27.2 mi
43.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.2 mi
Kilometers
43.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.84 mi
Kilometers
52.85 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, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Halesite
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Halesite
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Brookhaven
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 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
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Halesite
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
Islandia
NY

Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

From Halesite
16.4 mi
00h 25m
To Brookhaven
16.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
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 Halesite and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New York Avenue

    1859 ft · 54 sec · New York Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New York Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec · New York Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto New York Avenue

    133 m · 13 sec · New York Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Avenue

    60 m · 3 sec · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Deer Park Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Deer Park Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward N East: Hauppauge

    1257 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SA South: South Shore

    1423 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1559 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto LIE South Service Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · LIE South Service Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.5 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  18. 18

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Halesite 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
14.5 mi · 44%
Park Avenue
4.73 mi · 14%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 12%
Northern State Parkway
2.96 mi · 9%
Deer Park Road
1.4 mi · 4%
LIE South Service Road
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

14.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Islandia
00h 25m from Halesite
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Halesite 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 Halesite to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 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?

Islandia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Halesite and 16.5 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 10.7 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 9.1 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 Halesite and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.78 km).

Halesite

#1 Halesite

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population2,498
Coordinates40.8884300, -73.4154000
Altitude8
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: Halesite (-73.4154, 40.88843)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.39 L · about $4.65
Round trip
$9.30
2.32 gal · 8.78 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.65 $9.30
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.20 $10.40
Premium $4.86 $5.64 $11.28
Diesel $4.69 $5.45 $10.89

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 Halesite 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.