How far is Bedford Hills, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Bedford Hills, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
55.1 mi
01h 30m
Flight
42.66 mi
68.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.66 mi
Kilometers
68.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.1 mi
Kilometers
88.67 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 12, 4:32 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford Hills
Sun, Apr 12, 6:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford Hills
2026-04-12T15:02
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 12, 4:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford Hills
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
Yonkers
NY

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

From Bedford Hills
25.5 mi
00h 45m
To Brooklyn
29.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
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 Bedford Hills and Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford Hills and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Babbitt Road

    1594 ft · 47 sec · Babbitt Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Adams Street

    595 ft · 19 sec · Adams Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bedford Road

    1263 ft · 31 sec · Bedford Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    130 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    27.5 mi · 38 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 · 16 sec · Caton Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1856 ft · 39 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 Bedford Hills 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
27.5 mi · 50%
Major Deegan Expressway
6.8 mi · 12%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
5.73 mi · 10%
Washington Avenue
2.4 mi · 4%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 4%
Mosholu Parkway
0.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

27.5 mi · 00h 38m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
42.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yonkers
00h 45m from Bedford Hills
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bedford Hills 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 Bedford Hills to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Bedford Hills and 29.6 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yonkers

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 Yonkers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 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
Passaic City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Passaic City Hall

Passaic , NJ
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
Rating 3.9/5 42 reviews City Hall,Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

1 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford Hills and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 42.66 mi (68.66 km).

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#1 Bedford Hills

Bedford Hills is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.2367600, -73.6945800
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Babbitt Road (-73.694561, 41.236725)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $7.78
Round trip
$15.55
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.78 $15.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.69 $17.39
Premium $4.86 $9.43 $18.86
Diesel $4.69 $9.11 $18.21

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 Bedford Hills and Brooklyn. The current time is 15:02:18.

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.