How far is Brooklyn, NY from Brightwaters, NY?
The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Brightwaters, NY is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Brightwaters.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Brightwaters.
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Start on Nostrand Avenue
132 m · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
82 m · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue
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Turn left onto East 31st Street
684 ft · 34 sec · East 31st Street
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
554 ft · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
50 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Nassau Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue
1918 ft · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
2402 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
24.8 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
1044 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
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Continue on Howells Road
1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
81 m · 8 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto North Windsor Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Windsor Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Windsor Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and Brightwaters.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
24.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Brooklyn and Chance Rain Showers near Brightwaters.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Brightwaters?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
South Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Brooklyn and 19.9 miles from Brightwaters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brooklyn and Chance Rain Showers near Brightwaters.
Stop Ideas Near South Hempstead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hempstead.
New Rochelle station
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Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Brightwaters. Straight-line distance: 36.08 mi (58.06 km).
#1 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brightwaters
City in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,050 |
| Coordinates | 40.7209300, -73.2673400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brightwaters (-73.26734, 40.72093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
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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