How far is South Huntington, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from South Huntington, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Huntington and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Huntington and Brookhaven.
-
1
Start on Melville Road
3003 ft · 1 min · Melville Road
-
2
Turn right onto East Jericho Turnpike
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Jericho Turnpike
-
3
Turn right onto Deer Park Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Deer Park Road
-
4
Take the ramp right toward N East: Hauppauge
1257 ft · 30 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward SA South: South Shore
1423 ft · 35 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1559 ft · 38 sec
-
9
Turn straight onto LIE South Service Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · LIE South Service Road
-
10
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1073 ft · 26 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
14.5 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
1308 ft · 28 sec
-
13
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South
-
14
Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
-
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway
-
16
Turn left onto South Country Road
2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Huntington 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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
14.5 mi · 00h 19m
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 South Huntington 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 South Huntington to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Islandia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from South Huntington and 15 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Huntington and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Islandia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Islandia.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Huntington and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 25.46 mi (40.98 km).
#1 South Huntington
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 9,422 |
| Coordinates | 40.8237100, -73.3987300 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.