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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Sag Harbor and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sag Harbor and Brookhaven.
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Start on the route
9 m · 1 sec
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Continue on Division Street
1090 ft · 38 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto Jermain Avenue
637 ft · 31 sec · Jermain Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Madison Street
24 m · 8 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto Jermain Avenue
86 m · 12 sec · Jermain Avenue
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Continue on Jermain Avenue
2346 ft · 2 min · Jermain Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1365 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
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Turn right onto Scuttle Hole Road
2 mi · 4 min · Scuttle Hole Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Scuttle Hole Road
15 m · 1 sec · Scuttle Hole Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Scuttle Hole Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Scuttle Hole Road
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Merge slight left onto Montauk Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Montauk Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
113 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto County Road 39A
5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39A
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
652 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Victory Avenue
821 ft · 19 sec · Victory Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Horseblock Road
2089 ft · 42 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 Sag Harbor and Brookhaven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Quogue.
Old Saybrook station
Union Station
Bridgeport
New London Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sag Harbor and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.72 km).
#1 Sag Harbor
City in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,292 |
| Coordinates | 40.9978800, -72.2925800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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