How far is West Islip, NY from Brookhaven, NY?
The driving distance from West Islip, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Islip and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Islip and Brookhaven.
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Start on Union Boulevard
28 m · 7 sec · Union Boulevard
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Turn right onto Higbie Lane
1429 ft · 43 sec · Higbie Lane
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Continue on Udall Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Udall Road
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Turn right onto Sunrise Highway South Service Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Highway South Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
19.8 mi · 27 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 21 South: Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven
150 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
130 m · 16 sec · Sunrise Hwy South Service Road
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Turn right onto Yaphank Avenue
1426 ft · 43 sec · Yaphank Avenue
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Turn right onto Montauk Highway
2741 ft · 58 sec · 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 Islip 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.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
19.8 mi · 00h 27m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Islip to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Bohemia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from West Islip and 11.7 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Bohemia
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 Bohemia.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Islip and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 21.08 mi (33.92 km).
#1 West Islip
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 28,335 |
| Coordinates | 40.7062100, -73.3062300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
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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