How far is Woodbury, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Woodbury, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
37 mi
00h 42m
Flight
29.06 mi
46.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.06 mi
Kilometers
46.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37 mi
Kilometers
59.54 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-19T09:52
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hauppauge
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Woodbury
17.6 mi
00h 21m
To Brookhaven
19.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 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 Woodbury and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodbury Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Woodbury Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Manetto Hill Road

    2307 ft · 53 sec · Manetto Hill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    840 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    996 ft · 16 sec · Northern State Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1885 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Riverhead

    729 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    26.1 mi · 35 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  11. 11

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Brookhaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
26.1 mi · 71%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 11%
Woodbury Road
2.15 mi · 6%
Montauk Highway
0.86 mi · 2%
Manetto Hill Road
0.6 mi · 2%
I 495 East
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

26.1 mi · 00h 35m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hauppauge
00h 21m from Woodbury
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury 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 Woodbury to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Hauppauge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Woodbury and 19.4 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Rain Showers Likely near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Hauppauge

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hauppauge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hauppauge.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

38 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

39 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

50 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 29.06 mi (46.77 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

Hamlet within the town of Oyster Bay, New York

Population11,058
Coordinates40.8256500, -73.4676200
Altitude54
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: Woodbury Road (-73.467864, 40.826106)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.50
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.25 $10.50
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.86 $6.37 $12.74
Diesel $4.69 $6.15 $12.30

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 Woodbury and Brookhaven. The current time is 09:52:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.