How far is Bay Shore, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Bay Shore, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.38 mi
01h 18m
Flight
37.26 mi
59.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.26 mi
Kilometers
59.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.38 mi
Kilometers
66.6 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Shore
2026-04-19T00:07
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Shore
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
Freeport
NY

The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.

From Bay Shore
19.8 mi
00h 39m
To Brooklyn
21.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers 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 Bay Shore and Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Shore and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    155 m · 28 sec · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Boulevard

    1057 ft · 26 sec · Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1666 ft · 33 sec · 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Rossevelt Street

    1821 ft · 37 sec · Rossevelt Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Howells Road

    722 ft · 23 sec · Howells Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1241 ft · 35 sec · 5th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto NY 27 West

    649 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    992 ft · 19 sec · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York

    643 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    26.5 mi · 35 min · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
26.7 mi · 65%
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 11%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 9%
Church Avenue
1.74 mi · 4%
North Conduit Avenue
0.87 mi · 2%
Rossevelt Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

26.5 mi · 00h 35m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 39m from Bay Shore
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Bay Shore and 21.6 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bay Shore and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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 Freeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 12.4 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Freeport
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

43 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Shore and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 37.26 mi (59.96 km).

Bay Shore

#1 Bay Shore

Hamlet within town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population26,337
Coordinates40.7251000, -73.2453900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-73.245013, 40.72523)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.71
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.85 $11.71
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.54 $13.08
Premium $4.86 $7.10 $14.19
Diesel $4.69 $6.85 $13.71

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 Bay Shore and Brooklyn. The current time is 00:07:36.

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.