How far is Muttontown, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Muttontown, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.36 mi
00h 47m
Flight
33.21 mi
53.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.21 mi
Kilometers
53.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.36 mi
Kilometers
66.56 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Muttontown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muttontown
2026-04-19T06:18
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muttontown
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
Brentwood
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Muttontown
19 mi
00h 24m
To Brookhaven
22.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 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 Muttontown and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Muttontown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Muttontown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Muttontown Eastwoods Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Muttontown Eastwoods Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike

    2158 ft · 37 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 135 South: Seaford

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

    3039 ft · 37 sec · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1380 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    27.2 mi · 37 min · Long Island Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muttontown 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
27.2 mi · 66%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 10%
Muttontown Eastwoods Road
1.48 mi · 4%
Jackson Avenue
1.05 mi · 3%
Muttontown Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Montauk Highway
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

27.2 mi · 00h 37m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
00h 24m from Muttontown
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Muttontown 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 Muttontown to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 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?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Muttontown and 22.4 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 $5.85 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Muttontown 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 9 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 11.7 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 Muttontown and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 33.21 mi (53.45 km).

Muttontown

#1 Muttontown

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population3,673
Coordinates40.8239900, -73.5476300
Altitude87
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: Muttontown Road (-73.547651, 40.824215)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.71
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.85 $11.71
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.54 $13.08
Premium $4.86 $7.10 $14.19
Diesel $4.69 $6.85 $13.71

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 Muttontown and Brookhaven. The current time is 06:18:58.

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.