How far is Brooklyn Heights, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Heights, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Heights and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Heights and Manhattan.
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Start on Pierrepont Street
148 m · 28 sec · Pierrepont Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
551 ft · 26 sec · Clinton Street
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Continue on Tillary Street
650 ft · 26 sec · Tillary Street
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Continue on Tillary Street
1192 ft · 45 sec · Tillary Street
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Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue Extension
704 ft · 33 sec · Flatbush Avenue Extension
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Continue on Flatbush Avenue Extension
709 ft · 17 sec · Flatbush Avenue Extension
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Continue on Manhattan Bridge
1.2 mi · 2 min · Manhattan Bridge
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Continue on Chrystie Street
115 m · 17 sec · Chrystie Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1388 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rutgers Street
41 m · 14 sec · Rutgers Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway
1364 ft · 53 sec · East Broadway
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Turn right onto Montgomery Street
1473 ft · 1 min · Montgomery Street
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Take the ramp left toward FDR Drive North
885 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto FDR Drive
3.8 mi · 7 min · FDR Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 25 East: East 61st Street, Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge
72 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East 61st Street
62 m · 11 sec · East 61st Street
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Turn right onto York Avenue
2893 ft · 1 min · York Avenue
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Turn left onto East 72nd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 72nd Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East 85th Street
154 m · 12 sec · East 85th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1927 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Heights and Manhattan.
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.
FDR Drive
Merge slight left onto FDR Drive
3.8 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Heights and Mostly Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Heights to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Brooklyn Heights and 6 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.57 one way or $3.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Heights and Mostly Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near New York City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Heights and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 6.25 mi (10.06 km).
#1 Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6953800, -73.9937500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.25 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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