How far is Head of the Harbor, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from Head of the Harbor, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Head of the Harbor and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Head of the Harbor and Brookhaven.
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Start on Bacon Road
1855 ft · 1 min · Bacon Road
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Turn straight onto Hitherbrook Road
1583 ft · 1 min · Hitherbrook Road
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Turn right onto North Country Road
1.1 km · 2 min · North Country Road
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Middle Country Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Middle Country Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CR 97 south: Blue Point
1376 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nicolls Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Nicolls Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1144 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1700 ft · 32 sec · Express Drive South
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Take the ramp straight toward I-495 east
891 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
1308 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · 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 Head of the Harbor 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.
Middle Country Road
Turn left onto Middle Country Road
4.4 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Head of the Harbor and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Head of the Harbor to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Holtsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Head of the Harbor and 12.9 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Head of the Harbor and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Holtsville
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 Holtsville.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Head of the Harbor and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 15.3 mi (24.63 km).
#1 Head of the Harbor
Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,452 |
| Coordinates | 40.9034300, -73.1578900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
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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