How far is Shinnecock Hills, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Shinnecock Hills, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
26.85 mi
00h 36m
Flight
24.84 mi
39.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.84 mi
Kilometers
39.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.85 mi
Kilometers
43.21 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Shinnecock Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 1:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shinnecock Hills
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shinnecock Hills
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
Westhampton
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Shinnecock Hills
13.4 mi
00h 18m
To Brookhaven
13.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Shinnecock Hills and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shinnecock Hills and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on McGregor Drive

    99 m · 21 sec · McGregor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Hills Station Road

    2137 ft · 1 min · Hills Station Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 39

    1602 ft · 32 sec · County Road 39

  4. 4

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    24.2 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway

  5. 5

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

    652 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Victory Avenue

    821 ft · 19 sec · Victory Avenue

  7. 7

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

    2089 ft · 42 sec · Horseblock Road

  8. 8

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shinnecock Hills 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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi · 90%
Montauk Highway
0.86 mi · 3%
Hills Station Road
0.41 mi · 2%
Horseblock Road
0.4 mi · 1%
South Country Road
0.39 mi · 1%
County Road 39
0.3 mi · 1%
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 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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westhampton
00h 18m from Shinnecock Hills
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Shinnecock Hills 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 Shinnecock Hills to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Westhampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Shinnecock Hills and 13.4 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Shinnecock Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Westhampton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

58 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Bridgeport

59 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

72 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shinnecock Hills and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 24.84 mi (39.98 km).

Shinnecock Hills

#1 Shinnecock Hills

City in Southampton, New York, United States of America

Population2,188
Coordinates40.8909300, -72.4637000
Altitude24
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: Shinnecock Hills (-72.4637, 40.89093)
End: Brookhaven (-72.91538, 40.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.26 $8.51
Premium $4.86 $4.62 $9.24
Diesel $4.69 $4.46 $8.92

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 Shinnecock Hills and Brookhaven. The current time is 00:05:57.

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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.