How far is Nesconset, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Nesconset, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.75 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.45 mi
21.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.45 mi
Kilometers
21.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.75 mi
Kilometers
30.17 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in Nesconset
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nesconset
2026-04-19T04:51
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nesconset
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Holtsville
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Nesconset
8.8 mi
00h 13m
To Brookhaven
9.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
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 Nesconset and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Avenue South

    18 m · 6 sec · Lake Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nesconset Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Nesconset Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Route 25, Middle Country Road EAST, Centereach, Riverhead

    923 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Middle Country Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Middle Country Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward CR 97 south: Blue Point

    1376 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Nicolls Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Nicolls Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1144 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1700 ft · 32 sec · Express Drive South

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I-495 east

    891 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Long Island Expressway

  11. 11

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  14. 14

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 22%
Middle Country Road
3.54 mi · 19%
Long Island Expressway
3.32 mi · 18%
Nicolls Road
2.81 mi · 15%
Nesconset Highway
0.99 mi · 5%
Montauk Highway
0.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Horseblock Road

Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

4.07 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holtsville
00h 13m from Nesconset
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Nesconset 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 Nesconset to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.8 miles from Nesconset and 9.9 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Holtsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Holtsville, 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 Holtsville.

RAIL

Bridgeport

42 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

49 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

63 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nesconset and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 13.45 mi (21.65 km).

Nesconset

#1 Nesconset

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population13,387
Coordinates40.8520400, -73.1540000
Altitude36
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: Lake Avenue South (-73.153956, 40.852044)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.96 $5.91
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $4.69 $3.10 $6.20

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 Nesconset and Brookhaven. The current time is 04:51:57.

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.