How far is Laurel Hollow, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from Laurel Hollow, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel Hollow and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Hollow and Brookhaven.
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Start on Moores Hill Road
38 m · 12 sec · Moores Hill Road
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Continue on Moores Hill Road
40 m · 5 sec · Moores Hill Road
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Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
2188 ft · 37 sec · Northern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Park Avenue
4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Deer Park Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Deer Park Road
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Take the ramp right toward N East: Hauppauge
1257 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SA South: South Shore
1423 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1559 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto LIE South Service Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · LIE South Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
14.5 mi · 19 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 Laurel Hollow 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Laurel Hollow and Sunny near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel Hollow to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Hauppauge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Laurel Hollow and 20.9 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel Hollow and Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Hauppauge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hauppauge.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Hollow and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 29.47 mi (47.43 km).
#1 Laurel Hollow
City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,027 |
| Coordinates | 40.8567700, -73.4695700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.38 | $12.77 |
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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