How far is Ardsley, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Ardsley, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.01 mi
01h 05m
Flight
25.52 mi
41.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.52 mi
Kilometers
41.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.01 mi
Kilometers
49.91 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Ardsley
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardsley
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ardsley
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Manhattan
NY

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

From Ardsley
15.5 mi
00h 32m
To Brooklyn
15.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
63°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 Ardsley and Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardsley and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    27 m · 5 sec · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ashford Avenue

    2158 ft · 49 sec · Ashford Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Ashford Avenue

    54 m · 10 sec · Ashford Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    42 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mosholu Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue

    745 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Williamsburg Street West

    1477 ft · 59 sec · Williamsburg Street West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Flushing Avenue

    1375 ft · 35 sec · Flushing Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Empire Boulevard

    126 m · 19 sec · Empire Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Flatbush Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    955 ft · 13 sec · Caton Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1856 ft · 32 sec · Linden Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

    927 ft · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardsley and Brooklyn.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.61 mi · 25%
Major Deegan Expressway
6.8 mi · 22%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
5.73 mi · 18%
Washington Avenue
2.4 mi · 8%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 7%
Mosholu Parkway
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.61 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 32m from Ardsley
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ardsley and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ardsley to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Ardsley and 15.5 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ardsley and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

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 Manhattan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 7.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardsley and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 25.52 mi (41.07 km).

Ardsley

#1 Ardsley

Village in New York

Population4,502
Coordinates41.0106500, -73.8437500
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-73.843517, 41.010514)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.74
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.37 $8.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.88 $9.77
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.60
Diesel $4.69 $5.12 $10.23

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 Ardsley and Brooklyn. The current time is 01:31:17.

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.