How far is Brooklyn, NY from Annandale, NJ?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Annandale, NJ is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.72 mi
01h 19m
Flight
48.85 mi
78.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.85 mi
Kilometers
78.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.72 mi
Kilometers
94.5 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annandale
Sat, Nov 7, 4:58 AM EST
Return by in Brooklyn
Sat, Nov 7, 6:18 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-11-07T03:39
Arrive Annandale
Sat, Nov 7, 4:58 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
9:30 PM EST
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
Summit
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Brooklyn
29.3 mi
00h 39m
To Annandale
29.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nostrand Avenue

    132 m · 21 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snyder Avenue

    807 ft · 39 sec · Snyder Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    1351 ft · 59 sec · Rogers Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Linden Boulevard

    930 ft · 14 sec · Linden Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue

    2155 ft · 40 sec · Caton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

    950 ft · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    81 m · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    10 m · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway

    928 ft · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    788 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway

    2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

    70 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vestry Street

    933 ft · 47 sec · Vestry Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hudson Street

    114 m · 18 sec · Hudson Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    124 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  22. 22

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    8.1 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    71 m · 3 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  25. 25

    Continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    30.3 mi · 35 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Annandale

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    547 ft · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    125 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Beaver Avenue

    1253 ft · 27 sec · Beaver Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beaver Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
39.9 mi · 68%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
8.14 mi · 14%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.33 mi · 4%
Holland Tunnel
1.76 mi · 3%
Prospect Expressway
1.33 mi · 2%
West Street
1.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

30.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
00h 39m from Brooklyn
Leave By
3:52 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Mostly Sunny near Annandale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Brooklyn and 29.5 miles from Annandale.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.92 one way or $17.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Summit

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 Summit and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Annandale. Straight-line distance: 48.85 mi (78.61 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
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#2 Annandale

Annandale is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6409300, -74.8812800
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Annandale (-74.88128, 40.64093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $8.92
Round trip
$17.84
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $8.92 $17.84
Mid-grade $4.87 $10.08 $20.17
Premium $5.27 $10.90 $21.81
Diesel $6.47 $13.39 $26.79

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Annandale. The current time is 03:39:29.

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.