How far is Brooklyn, NY from Baychester, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Baychester, NY is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.2 mi
00h 39m
Flight
16.26 mi
26.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.26 mi
Kilometers
26.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.2 mi
Kilometers
34.12 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baychester
Wed, Apr 15, 9:39 PM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 15, 10:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-15T21:00
Arrive Baychester
Wed, Apr 15, 9:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
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
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From Brooklyn
10.6 mi
00h 19m
To Baychester
10.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nostrand Avenue

    132 m · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Snyder Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 31st Street

    684 ft · 34 sec · East 31st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 23 sec · Tapscott Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Howard Avenue

    1654 ft · 35 sec · Howard Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Eastern Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dean Street

    914 ft · 35 sec · Dean Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue

    1808 ft · 46 sec · East New York Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    854 ft · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx

    2351 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut

    2206 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Bruckner Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Bruckner Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on New England Thruway

    1.1 km · 1 min · New England Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Bartow Avenue, Co-op City Boulevard

    153 m · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Baychester Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Baychester Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto I 95 Soutth

    157 m · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bartow Avenue

    1213 ft · 56 sec · Bartow Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Bruner Avenue

    678 ft · 30 sec · Bruner Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bruner Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.82 mi · 23%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.79 mi · 18%
Bruckner Expressway
1.98 mi · 9%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 9%
Church Avenue
1.36 mi · 6%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Jackie Robinson Parkway

Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

4.82 mi · 00h 09m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 19m from Brooklyn
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baychester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Brooklyn and 10.6 miles from Baychester.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baychester.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 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 9.1 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 10.2 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 8.8 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 Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Baychester. Straight-line distance: 16.26 mi (26.17 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 Baychester

Baychester is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8692800, -73.8364500
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Baychester (-73.83645, 40.86928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $3.01
Round trip
$6.01
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.01 $6.01
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $4.86 $3.65 $7.29
Diesel $4.69 $3.52 $7.04

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Baychester. The current time is 21:00:04.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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