How far is Port Washington North, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Port Washington North, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
50.42 mi
01h 04m
Flight
41.37 mi
66.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.37 mi
Kilometers
66.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.42 mi
Kilometers
81.15 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in Port Washington North
Sun, Apr 19, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Washington North
2026-04-19T08:25
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 9:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Washington North
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dix Hills
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Port Washington North
24.2 mi
00h 32m
To Brookhaven
26.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 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 Port Washington North and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Washington North and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Seaview Lane

    27 m · 9 sec · Seaview Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Soundview Drive

    38 m · 8 sec · Soundview Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Radcliff Avenue

    1644 ft · 1 min · Radcliff Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Warwick Place

    134 m · 19 sec · Warwick Place

  5. 5

    Continue on Pepperday Avenue

    128 m · 25 sec · Pepperday Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    1314 ft · 60 sec · Avenue C

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Middle Neck Road

    1256 ft · 27 sec · Middle Neck Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Port Washington Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Port Washington Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Searingtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Service Road

    526 ft · 10 sec · South Service Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1168 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    36.6 mi · 49 min · Long Island Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Washington North 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
36.6 mi · 73%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 8%
Port Washington Boulevard
3.58 mi · 7%
Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 3%
Montauk Highway
0.86 mi · 2%
South Country Road
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

36.6 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dix Hills
00h 32m from Port Washington North
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Port Washington North 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 Port Washington North to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Dix Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Port Washington North and 26.2 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Port Washington North and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Dix Hills

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 Dix Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.2 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
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 5 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dix Hills.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

39 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

43 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Washington North and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 41.37 mi (66.58 km).

Port Washington North

#1 Port Washington North

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

Population3,160
Coordinates40.8448200, -73.7018000
Altitude8
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: Seaview Lane (-73.70176, 40.844988)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.74 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.27
3.56 gal · 13.48 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.14 $14.27
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.98 $15.95
Premium $4.86 $8.65 $17.31
Diesel $4.69 $8.36 $16.71

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 Port Washington North and Brookhaven. The current time is 08:25:06.

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.