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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.85 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.99 mi
19.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.99 mi
Kilometers
19.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.85 mi
Kilometers
25.51 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Rocky Point
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rocky Point
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rocky Point
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ridge
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Rocky Point
8 mi
00h 12m
To Brookhaven
8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
Brookhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Thursday
Using Gordon Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    2051 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Continue on Veterans Way

    791 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rocky Point Bypass

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rocky Point Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward CR 46 South: Smith Point Park

    756 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on William Floyd Parkway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · William Floyd Parkway

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    2837 ft · 44 sec · Long Island Expressway

  9. 9

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

    1217 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Yaphank Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Yaphank Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Horseblock Road

    2712 ft · 46 sec · Horseblock Road

  12. 12

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Floyd Parkway
7.06 mi · 45%
Yaphank Avenue
2.35 mi · 15%
Main Street
1.5 mi · 9%
I 495 West
0.95 mi · 6%
Montauk Highway
0.86 mi · 5%
Rocky Point Bypass
0.79 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridge
00h 12m from Rocky Point
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

40 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

57 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

63 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Point and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 11.99 mi (19.29 km).

Rocky Point

#1 Rocky Point

Town in Lake County, Montana, United States

Population14,014
Coordinates40.9526000, -72.9253800
Altitude59
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: Rocky Point (-72.92538, 40.9526)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rocky Point and Brookhaven. The current time is 08:58:47.

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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.