Maybe you’re the type of traveler who loves to plan every tiny detail of your trip. Or perhaps you’d rather hop in your rental car and see where the wind blows. Whatever your method, there are some basic facts about Yaphank you should know.This town sits 12 miles to the northeast of West Sayville, and 255 miles northeast of Washington, the nation’s capital.It’s not the famous sights that make a place fascinating — it’s the locals who live there. With roughly 5,900 people staying in this part of Suffolk County, it’s time to step out of your rental car and say hello to some of them!