How far is North Massapequa, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from North Massapequa, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Massapequa and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Massapequa and Brookhaven.
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Start on North Maple Street
28 m · 7 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1343 ft · 33 sec · North Broadway
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Take the ramp right toward SO East: East Islip
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
9.4 mi · 12 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
1044 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
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Continue on Howells Road
1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sunrise Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East: Montauk
694 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven
150 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
130 m · 16 sec · Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
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Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue
1426 ft · 43 sec · Yaphank Avenue
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Turn right onto Montauk Highway
2741 ft · 58 sec · 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 North Massapequa 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.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
18.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Massapequa 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 North Massapequa to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Islip Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from North Massapequa and 15.9 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Massapequa and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Islip Terrace
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 Islip Terrace.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Massapequa and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 29.13 mi (46.88 km).
#1 North Massapequa
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 17,886 |
| Coordinates | 40.7009300, -73.4620700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
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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