How far is West Hills, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from West Hills, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hills and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hills and Brookhaven.
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Start on Chichester Road
2442 ft · 2 min · Chichester Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Chichester Road
1507 ft · 1 min · Chichester Road
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Turn right onto West Hills Road
137 m · 13 sec · West Hills Road
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Continue on West Hills Road
3036 ft · 2 min · West Hills Road
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Turn right onto Old Walt Whitman Road
141 m · 13 sec · Old Walt Whitman Road
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Turn slight left onto Schwab Road
150 m · 16 sec · Schwab Road
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Turn right onto Walt Whitman Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Walt Whitman Road
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Continue on Broadhollow Road
1854 ft · 32 sec · Broadhollow Road
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Turn left onto Pinelawn Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Pinelawn Road
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Turn left onto South Service Road
670 ft · 14 sec · South Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East
1440 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
22.3 mi · 30 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
1308 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · 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 West Hills 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
22.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West 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 West Hills to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Islandia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from West Hills and 16.3 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Hills 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 West Hills and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 27.16 mi (43.71 km).
#1 West Hills
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 5,592 |
| Coordinates | 40.8162100, -73.4323400 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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