How far is Brewster, NY from Hortontown, NY?

The driving distance from Brewster, NY to Hortontown, NY is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
15.45 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.58 mi
18.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.58 mi
Kilometers
18.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.45 mi
Kilometers
24.87 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hortontown
Fri, Apr 17, 9:21 PM EDT
Return by in Brewster
Fri, Apr 17, 9:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brewster
2026-04-17T20:55
Arrive Hortontown
Fri, Apr 17, 9:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brewster
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
Carmel
NY

Town in New York

From Brewster
7.7 mi
00h 13m
To Hortontown
7.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brewster and Hortontown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brewster and Hortontown.

  1. 1

    Start on Michael Neuner Drive

    712 ft · 35 sec · Michael Neuner Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Carmel Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Carmel Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Brewster Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Brewster Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gleneida Avenue

    1469 ft · 46 sec · Gleneida Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Cold Spring Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Cold Spring Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hortontown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Hortontown Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Hortontown Hill Road

    720 ft · 22 sec · Hortontown Hill Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    43 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Taconic State Parkway

    3175 ft · 48 sec · Taconic State Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Knapp Court

    142 m · 20 sec · North Knapp Court

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Knapp Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brewster and Hortontown.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road
7.09 mi · 46%
Brewster Road
2.3 mi · 15%
Carmel Avenue
2.03 mi · 13%
Cold Spring Turnpike
1.75 mi · 11%
Hortontown Road
1.02 mi · 7%
Taconic State Parkway
0.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road

Turn left onto Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road

7.09 mi · 00h 11m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carmel
00h 13m from Brewster
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brewster and Chance Rain Showers near Hortontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brewster to Hortontown?

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Brewster and 7.7 miles from Hortontown.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brewster and Chance Rain Showers near Hortontown.

Stop Ideas Near Carmel

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 Carmel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 13.3 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

31 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

37 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

50 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brewster and Hortontown. Straight-line distance: 11.58 mi (18.64 km).

Brewster

#1 Brewster

Village in New York

Population2,334
Coordinates41.3973200, -73.6170700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hortontown

Hortontown is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4987000, -73.7951300
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Brewster (-73.61707, 41.39732)
End: Hortontown (-73.79513, 41.4987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.06 L · about $2.16
Round trip
$4.33
1.08 gal · 4.12 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.16 $4.33
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.42 $4.84
Premium $4.86 $2.62 $5.25
Diesel $4.69 $2.53 $5.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brewster and Hortontown. The current time is 20:55:43.

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.