Origin
Selden, NY
Morning in Selden on Thursday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Selden, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selden, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 11.2-mile drive from Selden, NY, to Brookhaven, NY, will only take about 17 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick local trip. With no highway driving involved, you'll navigate mainly via Horseblock Road, Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road, and Montauk Highway. The estimated fuel cost is a low $2, reflecting the short distance. This route is easily manageable as a day trip or even just a quick errand, offering flexibility for your schedule. It's a straightforward journey through familiar territory within the Northeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.7 miles on Horseblock Road. As you travel, you'll be navigating local streets and roads, so be prepared for frequent turns and varying speed limits. This isn't a high-speed journey; rather, it's about efficiently getting from point A to point B through residential and commercial areas.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Horseblock Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
224 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
149 ft
Total Descent
228 ft
Highest Point
224 ft
~2.4 mi in
Elevation Range
216 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near CR 83 / Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CR 83 / Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (CR 16 / Horseblock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (CR 16 / Horseblock Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 83 / Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road
Turn right onto CR 83 / Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 16 / Horseblock Road
Turn left onto CR 16 / Horseblock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 16 / Horseblock Road
Turn left onto CR 16 / Horseblock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 80 / Montauk Highway
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80 / Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 36 / South Country Road
Turn left onto CR 36 / South Country Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horseblock Road | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Middle Country Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Country Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Ocean Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Route 112 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Horseblock Road
— 6.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selden, NY and Brookhaven, NY.
1
Start on NY 25
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Middle Country Road
2
Turn right onto CR 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on CR 83
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Ocean Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 16
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 112
32 ft
·
5 sec
·
Route 112
6
Turn left onto CR 16
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto CR 36
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Country Road
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
CR 36
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.69 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brookhaven, NY
Morning in Brookhaven on Thursday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 8 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Selden, NY to Brookhaven, NY covers 11.2 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Horseblock Road, Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road, Montauk Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Selden, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CR 83 / Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (CR 16 / Horseblock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (CR 16 / Horseblock Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Selden, NY to Brookhaven, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 9 ft to 224 ft elevation with about 149 ft of total climbing.
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