How far is Port Jefferson, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from Port Jefferson, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
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Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Jefferson and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Jefferson and Brookhaven.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 25A
922 ft · 28 sec · Route 25A
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Continue on Patchogue Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Patchogue Road
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Continue on Route 112
7.5 mi · 13 min · Route 112
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Turn left onto Horseblock Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · 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 Port Jefferson 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.
Route 112
Continue on Route 112
7.51 mi · 00h 13m
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 leaving Port Jefferson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Jefferson to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Coram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Port Jefferson and 8.1 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Jefferson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Coram
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 Coram.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Jefferson and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 14.07 mi (22.65 km).
#1 Port Jefferson
Incorporated village in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 8,127 |
| Coordinates | 40.9464900, -73.0692700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.55 | $5.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
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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