How far is Westhampton Beach, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Westhampton Beach, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
23.12 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.83 mi
25.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.83 mi
Kilometers
25.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.12 mi
Kilometers
37.21 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in Westhampton Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westhampton Beach
2026-04-19T03:21
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

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

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Westhampton Beach
9.6 mi
00h 15m
To Brookhaven
13.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 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 Westhampton Beach and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westhampton Beach and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Dune Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Dune Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beach Lane

    1 mi · 2 min · Beach Lane

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Mill Road

    2056 ft · 44 sec · Mill Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mill Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Mill Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Mill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Montauk Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · West Montauk Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Eastport Manor Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Eastport Manor Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward NY 27 west: New York

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

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

    652 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Victory Avenue

    821 ft · 17 sec · Victory Avenue

  13. 13

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

    2089 ft · 42 sec · Horseblock Road

  14. 14

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westhampton Beach 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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
8.44 mi · 37%
West Montauk Highway
4.21 mi · 18%
Mill Road
1.35 mi · 6%
Beach Lane
1.03 mi · 4%
Eastport Manor Road
0.87 mi · 4%
Montauk Highway
0.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

8.44 mi · 00h 12m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Moriches
00h 15m from Westhampton Beach
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Westhampton 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 Westhampton Beach to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

East Moriches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Westhampton Beach and 13.5 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westhampton Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near East Moriches

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

55 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

64 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

71 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westhampton Beach and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 15.83 mi (25.47 km).

Westhampton Beach

#1 Westhampton Beach

Incorporated village on the southeast coast of Long Island; Southampton, Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population1,808
Coordinates40.8031600, -72.6145400
Altitude2
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: Dune Road (-72.614668, 40.803332)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.09 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.57
1.64 gal · 6.18 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.29 $6.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.67 $7.35
Premium $4.86 $3.99 $7.97
Diesel $4.69 $3.85 $7.70

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 Westhampton Beach and Brookhaven. The current time is 03:21:07.

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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.