How far is Sag Harbor, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Sag Harbor, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
40.49 mi
00h 56m
Flight
35.87 mi
57.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.87 mi
Kilometers
57.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.49 mi
Kilometers
65.17 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Sag Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sag Harbor
2026-04-19T00:09
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sag Harbor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Quogue
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Sag Harbor
20.3 mi
00h 28m
To Brookhaven
20.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
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 Sag Harbor and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sag Harbor and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Division Street

    1090 ft · 38 sec · Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jermain Avenue

    637 ft · 31 sec · Jermain Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Madison Street

    24 m · 8 sec · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jermain Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · Jermain Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Jermain Avenue

    2346 ft · 2 min · Jermain Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1365 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Scuttle Hole Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Scuttle Hole Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Scuttle Hole Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Scuttle Hole Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Scuttle Hole Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Scuttle Hole Road

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Montauk Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Montauk Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    113 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto County Road 39A

    5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39A

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    24.2 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road

    652 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Victory Avenue

    821 ft · 19 sec · Victory Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Horseblock Road

    2089 ft · 42 sec · Horseblock Road

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sag Harbor 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi · 60%
County Road 39A
5.49 mi · 14%
Scuttle Hole Road
4.31 mi · 11%
Montauk Highway
3.01 mi · 7%
Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
1.53 mi · 4%
Jermain Avenue
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

24.2 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Quogue
00h 28m from Sag Harbor
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Sag Harbor 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 Sag Harbor to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

East Quogue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Sag Harbor and 20.1 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sag Harbor and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near East Quogue

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

54 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

63 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New London Union Station

70 mi away
27 Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sag Harbor and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.72 km).

Sag Harbor

#1 Sag Harbor

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

Population2,292
Coordinates40.9978800, -72.2925800
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: Division Street (-72.292393, 40.997929)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.47
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.73 $11.47
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.41 $12.82
Premium $4.86 $6.95 $13.90
Diesel $4.69 $6.71 $13.42

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 Sag Harbor and Brookhaven. The current time is 00:09:04.

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.