How far is North Sea, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from North Sea, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Sea and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Sea and Brookhaven.
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Start on Bay Avenue
33 m · 7 sec · Bay Avenue
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Turn right onto Noyac Road
1422 ft · 34 sec · Noyac Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Sea Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Sea Road
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Turn right onto Sandy Hollow Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sandy Hollow Road
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Merge slight left onto County Road 39
3.3 mi · 7 min · County Road 39
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
652 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Victory Avenue
821 ft · 19 sec · Victory Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Horseblock Road
2089 ft · 42 sec · 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 North Sea 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
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving North Sea 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 North Sea to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Northampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from North Sea and 16 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Sea and Partly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Northampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northampton.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Old Saybrook station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Sea and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 28.26 mi (45.48 km).
#1 North Sea
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 4,458 |
| Coordinates | 40.9328800, -72.4142500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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