How far is Ridge, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Ridge, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
10.08 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.99 mi
12.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.99 mi
Kilometers
12.86 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.08 mi
Kilometers
16.22 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 7:50 PM EDT
Return by in Ridge
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridge
2026-04-22T19:34
Arrive Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 7:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ridge
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
Yaphank
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Ridge
5 mi
00h 07m
To Brookhaven
5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
Brookhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using Bellport as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ridge and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Middle Country Road

    2610 ft · 50 sec · Middle Country Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward CR 46 South: Smith Point Park

    1072 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto William Floyd Parkway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · William Floyd Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York

    1.5 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    2837 ft · 44 sec · Long Island Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 21: Yaphank, Brookhaven

    1217 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Yaphank Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Yaphank Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Horseblock Road

    2712 ft · 46 sec · Horseblock Road

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridge 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Floyd Parkway
3.55 mi · 35%
Yaphank Avenue
2.35 mi · 23%
I 495 West
0.95 mi · 9%
Montauk Highway
0.86 mi · 9%
Long Island Expressway
0.54 mi · 5%
Horseblock Road
0.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

William Floyd Parkway

Merge slight left onto William Floyd Parkway

3.55 mi · 00h 05m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yaphank
00h 07m from Ridge
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ridge and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ridge to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Yaphank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Ridge and 5 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ridge and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Yaphank

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

44 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

57 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

69 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridge and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 7.99 mi (12.86 km).

Ridge

#1 Ridge

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population13,336
Coordinates40.8939900, -72.8959400
Altitude28
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: Ridge (-72.89594, 40.89399)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.35 L · about $1.44
Round trip
$2.89
0.72 gal · 2.7 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.44 $2.89
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.61 $3.23
Premium $4.86 $1.75 $3.50
Diesel $4.69 $1.69 $3.38

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridge and Brookhaven. The current time is 19:34:06.

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.