How far is Herricks, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Herricks, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.25 mi
01h 03m
Flight
39.36 mi
63.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.36 mi
Kilometers
63.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.25 mi
Kilometers
69.61 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Herricks
Sun, Apr 19, 10:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Herricks
2026-04-19T08:15
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Herricks
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brentwood
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Herricks
21.6 mi
00h 31m
To Brookhaven
21.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Herricks and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    77 m · 13 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ivy Place

    76 m · 13 sec · Ivy Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Street

    32 m · 10 sec · South Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Heywood Street

    792 ft · 37 sec · Heywood Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hillside Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Williston Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Williston Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Jericho Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Jericho Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto South Marginal Road

    767 ft · 15 sec · South Marginal Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    30.5 mi · 41 min · Long Island Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Herricks and Brookhaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
30.5 mi · 71%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 9%
Jericho Turnpike
3.39 mi · 8%
Hillside Avenue
2.21 mi · 5%
Montauk Highway
0.86 mi · 2%
East Williston Avenue
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

30.5 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
00h 31m from Herricks
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Herricks 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 Herricks to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Herricks and 21.7 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Herricks and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood

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 Brentwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 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 14.2 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 Brentwood.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

44 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

47 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

58 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Herricks and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 39.36 mi (63.34 km).

Herricks

#1 Herricks

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population4,295
Coordinates40.7553800, -73.6668000
Altitude35
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: Herricks (-73.6668, 40.75538)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.78 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.27
3.06 gal · 11.56 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.13 $12.27
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.86 $13.71
Premium $4.86 $7.44 $14.87
Diesel $4.69 $7.18 $14.36

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 Herricks and Brookhaven. The current time is 08:15:50.

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.