How far is Montauk, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Montauk, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
56.91 mi
01h 33m
Flight
53.21 mi
85.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.21 mi
Kilometers
85.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.91 mi
Kilometers
91.58 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Montauk
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montauk
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montauk
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
Tuckahoe
NY

Village in Westchester County, New York

From Montauk
28.4 mi
00h 46m
To Brookhaven
28.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
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 Montauk and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Second House Road

    2020 ft · 58 sec · Second House Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South Dearborn Place

    141 m · 15 sec · South Dearborn Place

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Montauk Highway

    652 ft · 19 sec · Montauk Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Montauk Point State Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Montauk Point State Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Montauk Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pantigo Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pantigo Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Woods Lane

    2677 ft · 1 min · Woods Lane

  11. 11

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    10.1 mi · 21 min · Montauk Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    113 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto County Road 39A

    5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39A

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    24.2 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road

    652 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Victory Avenue

    821 ft · 19 sec · Victory Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Horseblock Road

    2089 ft · 42 sec · 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 Montauk 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi · 42%
Montauk Highway
17.6 mi · 31%
County Road 39A
5.49 mi · 10%
Montauk Point State Parkway
4.57 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.73 mi · 3%
Pantigo Road
1.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

24.2 mi · 00h 31m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckahoe
00h 46m from Montauk
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montauk 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 Montauk to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Tuckahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Montauk and 28.5 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.06 one way or $16.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tuckahoe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tuckahoe, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuckahoe.

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

45 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

57 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Mystic station

63 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montauk and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 53.21 mi (85.64 km).

Montauk

#1 Montauk

Census-designated place in New York, United States

Population3,326
Coordinates41.0359400, -71.9545100
Altitude10
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: Montauk (-71.95451, 41.03594)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $8.06
Round trip
$16.12
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.06 $16.12
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.01 $18.01
Premium $4.86 $9.77 $19.54
Diesel $4.69 $9.43 $18.87

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 Montauk and Brookhaven. The current time is 22:30:30.

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.