How far is Brooklyn, NY from Copake, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Copake, NY is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (165 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.46 mi
02h 50m
Flight
102.53 mi
165 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.53 mi
Kilometers
165 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.46 mi
Kilometers
187.42 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Copake
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-23T01:53
Arrive Copake
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
9:30 PM EDT
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
Somers
NY

Town in New York, US

From Brooklyn
58.2 mi
01h 25m
To Copake
58.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    43.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto State Highway 22

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto County Road 7A

    1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 7A

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 7A

    60 m · 6 sec · County Road 7A

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 7A

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
72.2 mi · 62%
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 14%
State Highway 22
9.65 mi · 8%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.82 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.79 mi · 3%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Continue straight

43.2 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somers
01h 25m from Brooklyn
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Mostly Sunny near Copake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Somers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Brooklyn and 58.2 miles from Copake.

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

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (165 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Somers

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 Somers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 8.9 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

45 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

47 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Copake. Straight-line distance: 102.53 mi (165 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Copake

#2 Copake

City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America

Population3,405
Coordinates42.1034200, -73.5501200
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Copake (-73.55012, 42.10342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.56 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.95
8.22 gal · 31.12 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.48 $32.95
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.42 $36.83
Premium $4.86 $19.98 $39.96
Diesel $4.69 $19.29 $38.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Copake. The current time is 01:53:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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