How far is Brooklyn, NY from Croton-on-Hudson, NY?
The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Croton-on-Hudson, NY is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 21m.
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.
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Croton-on-Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Croton-on-Hudson.
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Start on Nostrand Avenue
132 m · 21 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
807 ft · 39 sec · Snyder Avenue
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Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
1351 ft · 59 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Boulevard
930 ft · 18 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue
1008 ft · 21 sec · Caton Avenue
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Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue
2777 ft · 2 min · Flatbush Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Avenue
2.6 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
1638 ft · 38 sec · Flushing Avenue
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Turn left onto Classon Avenue
549 ft · 20 sec · Classon Avenue
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Turn left onto Kent Avenue
69 m · 5 sec · Kent Avenue
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Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East
638 ft · 15 sec · Williamsburg Street East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
595 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany
1536 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Continue on New York State Thruway
2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
743 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Sprain Brook Parkway North
907 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
151 m · 31 sec
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Turn right onto North Riverside Avenue
89 m · 13 sec · North Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto High Street
132 m · 21 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Palmer Avenue
950 ft · 48 sec · Palmer Avenue
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Turn left onto Hunter Place
64 m · 9 sec · Hunter Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hunter Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and Croton-on-Hudson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sprain Brook Parkway
Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Mostly Sunny near Croton-on-Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Croton-on-Hudson?
The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Brooklyn and 24.2 miles from Croton-on-Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn and Mostly Sunny near Croton-on-Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Passaic City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Vernon.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Croton-on-Hudson. Straight-line distance: 38.7 mi (62.28 km).
#1 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Croton-on-Hudson
Village in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 8,016 |
| Coordinates | 41.2084300, -73.8912500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Croton-on-Hudson (-73.89125, 41.20843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
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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