How far is Rocky Point, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from Rocky Point, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Rocky Point and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Point and Brookhaven.
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Start on Broadway
2051 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Veterans Way
791 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Way
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Turn left onto Rocky Point Bypass
1.3 km · 1 min · Rocky Point Bypass
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit straight toward CR 46 South: Smith Point Park
756 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on William Floyd Parkway
7.1 mi · 10 min · William Floyd Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2837 ft · 44 sec · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 21: Yaphank, Brookhaven
1217 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Yaphank Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Yaphank Avenue
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Turn left onto Horseblock Road
2712 ft · 46 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 Rocky Point 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.
William Floyd Parkway
Continue on William Floyd Parkway
7.06 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rocky Point and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Point to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Rocky Point and 8 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rocky Point and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Ridge
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 Ridge.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Point and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 11.99 mi (19.29 km).
#1 Rocky Point
Town in Lake County, Montana, United States
| Population | 14,014 |
| Coordinates | 40.9526000, -72.9253800 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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