How far is Brentwood, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Brentwood, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
42.51 mi
01h 16m
Flight
37.93 mi
61.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.93 mi
Kilometers
61.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.51 mi
Kilometers
68.42 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, May 24, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Brentwood
Mon, May 25, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-05-24T22:01
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, May 24, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
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
Uniondale
NY

Census designated-place in New York, United States

From Brentwood
21.2 mi
00h 38m
To Brooklyn
21.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brentwood Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
This Afternoon
Using Central Islip as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph E
Destination
58°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Suffolk Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Suffolk Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wicks Road

    595 ft · 15 sec · Wicks Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pine Aire Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pine Aire Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward SA South: Bay Shore

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    25.2 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brentwood 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi · 60%
Belt Parkway
6.55 mi · 15%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 9%
Sagtikos State Parkway
1.82 mi · 4%
Church Avenue
1.74 mi · 4%
Pine Aire Drive
1.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniondale
00h 38m from Brentwood
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Brentwood and Rain near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Uniondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Brentwood and 21.3 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Brentwood and Rain near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Uniondale

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 Uniondale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Uniondale
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 12.8 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 12.8 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 Uniondale.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 37.93 mi (61.05 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population60,664
Coordinates40.7812100, -73.2462300
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Suffolk Avenue (-73.246226, 40.781201)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.03
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.01 $12.03
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.72 $13.44
Premium $4.86 $7.29 $14.58
Diesel $4.69 $7.04 $14.08

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Brentwood and Brooklyn. The current time is 22:01:18.

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.