How far is Brooklyn, NY from Dover Plains, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Dover Plains, NY is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
88.38 mi
02h 08m
Flight
77.85 mi
125.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.85 mi
Kilometers
125.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.38 mi
Kilometers
142.23 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover Plains
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive Dover Plains
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Armonk
NY

Hamlet in Westchester County, New York

From Brooklyn
44.2 mi
01h 04m
To Dover Plains
44.2 mi
01h 04m

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
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Dover Plains.

  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

    25.3 mi · 39 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1185 ft · 36 sec · Mill Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Market Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
54.4 mi · 62%
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 18%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.82 mi · 5%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.79 mi · 4%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 2%
Church Avenue
1.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

26.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Armonk
01h 04m from Brooklyn
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Mostly Sunny near Dover Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Dover Plains?

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Armonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Brooklyn and 44.2 miles from Dover Plains.

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

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Armonk

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 Armonk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Greenwich Town Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Greenwich Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 4.0/5 18 reviews City Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Greenburgh Town Court

White Plains , NY
188 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607
Rating 2.0/5 5 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

17 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Dover Plains. Straight-line distance: 77.85 mi (125.28 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

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

#2 Dover Plains

Census-designated place in New York

Population1,323
Coordinates41.7412100, -73.5765200
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Dover Plains (-73.57652, 41.74121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.81 L · about $12.51
Round trip
$25.02
6.24 gal · 23.62 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.51 $25.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.98 $27.96
Premium $4.86 $15.17 $30.33
Diesel $4.69 $14.65 $29.29

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 Dover Plains. The current time is 05:07:46.

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.