How far is Brooklyn Heights, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Heights, NY to Queens, NY is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.38 mi
00h 41m
Flight
8.3 mi
13.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.3 mi
Kilometers
13.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.38 mi
Kilometers
19.92 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Tue, Nov 10, 12:13 PM EST
Return by in Brooklyn Heights
Tue, Nov 10, 12:54 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Heights
2026-11-10T11:31
Arrive Queens
Tue, Nov 10, 12:13 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn Heights
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East New York
NY

Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States

From Brooklyn Heights
4.7 mi
00h 20m
To Queens
7.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brooklyn Heights Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Tuesday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Heights and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Pierrepont Street

    148 m · 28 sec · Pierrepont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    551 ft · 26 sec · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tillary Street

    650 ft · 26 sec · Tillary Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Tillary Street

    1799 ft · 1 min · Tillary Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Queens, Bronx

    947 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Flushing Avenue

    1332 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Flushing Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Flushing Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2291 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Myrtle Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Myrtle Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cypress Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Cypress Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vermont Place

    2426 ft · 1 min · Vermont Place

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highland Boulevard

    2055 ft · 43 sec · Highland Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Highland Place

    777 ft · 23 sec · Highland Place

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ridgewood Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ridgewood Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Rockaway Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue

    1901 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Heights and Queens.

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
153.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Myrtle Avenue
1.54 mi · 12%
Flushing Avenue
1.32 mi · 11%
Rockaway Boulevard
1.32 mi · 11%
Cypress Avenue
1.03 mi · 8%
Ridgewood Avenue
0.81 mi · 7%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.74 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Myrtle Avenue

Turn slight left onto Myrtle Avenue

1.54 mi · 00h 04m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East New York
00h 20m from Brooklyn Heights
Leave By
7:08 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Heights and Mostly Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Heights to Queens?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Brooklyn Heights and 7.7 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East New York

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 East New York and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 5.6 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 5.2 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 6.9 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 4.9 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 East New York.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Heights and Queens. Straight-line distance: 8.3 mi (13.35 km).

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#1 Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6953800, -73.9937500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Pierrepont Street (-73.993741, 40.6954)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.65 L · about $1.87
Round trip
$3.74
0.88 gal · 3.3 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $1.87 $3.74
Mid-grade $4.80 $2.11 $4.22
Premium $5.20 $2.29 $4.58
Diesel $6.43 $2.83 $5.66

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Heights and Queens. The current time is 11:31:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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