How far is Bayside, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Bayside, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
16.16 mi
00h 43m
Flight
12.19 mi
19.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.19 mi
Kilometers
19.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.16 mi
Kilometers
26 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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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 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 12, 6:33 AM EDT
Return by in Bayside
Sun, Apr 12, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayside
2026-04-12T05:49
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 12, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bayside
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From Bayside
8.1 mi
00h 21m
To Brooklyn
8.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayside and Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 210th Street

    15 m · 6 sec · 210th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 35th Avenue

    1405 ft · 48 sec · 35th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 206th Street

    51 m · 5 sec · 206th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 295 South: Clearview Expressway, Hillside Avenue

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Central Parkway

    926 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn

    1962 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2306 ft · 53 sec · Linden Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Utica Avenue

    754 ft · 19 sec · Utica Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayside 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
160.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 30%
Grand Central Parkway
3.92 mi · 24%
Clearview Expressway
2.54 mi · 16%
East New York Avenue
1.11 mi · 7%
Church Avenue
1.01 mi · 6%
Kings Highway
0.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jackie Robinson Parkway

Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

4.78 mi · 00h 08m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 21m from Bayside
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bayside and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Bayside and 8.1 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bayside and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 8.7 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8.4 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 Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayside and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 12.19 mi (19.61 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bayside

Bayside is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7684400, -73.7770800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: 210th Street (-73.777146, 40.768424)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.57
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.29 $4.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.55 $5.11
Premium $4.86 $2.77 $5.54
Diesel $4.69 $2.68 $5.35

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayside and Brooklyn. The current time is 05:49:29.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.