How far is Sound Beach, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from Sound Beach, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 27m.
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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 Sound Beach and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sound Beach and Brookhaven.
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Start on Northport Road
96 m · 6 sec · Northport Road
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Continue on Sound Beach Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Sound Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Country Road
1212 ft · 35 sec · North Country Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Rocky Point-Yaphank Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Rocky Point-Yaphank Road
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Continue on Rocky Point Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rocky Point Road
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Continue on Yaphank-Middle Island Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Yaphank-Middle Island Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue
2.6 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 Sound Beach 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.
Yaphank-Middle Island Road
Continue on Yaphank-Middle Island Road
3.09 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Sound Beach 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 Sound Beach to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Middle Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Sound Beach and 7.5 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sound Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Middle Island
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 Middle Island.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sound Beach and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 12.53 mi (20.16 km).
#1 Sound Beach
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 7,612 |
| Coordinates | 40.9562100, -72.9678800 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
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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