How far is Brooklyn, NY from East Hills, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to East Hills, NY is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.18 mi
00h 40m
Flight
19.59 mi
31.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.59 mi
Kilometers
31.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.18 mi
Kilometers
37.3 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive East Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Brooklyn
11.6 mi
00h 20m
To East Hills
11.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and East Hills.

  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

    5 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2013 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northern State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown

    1265 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road

    689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Service Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1168 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Glen Cove Road, Hempstead, Glen Cove

    1110 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Old Westbury Road

    98 m · 17 sec · Old Westbury Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Glen Cove Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Glen Cove Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Harbor Hill Road

    1281 ft · 46 sec · Harbor Hill Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Short Street

    57 m · 9 sec · Short Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Revere Road

    116 m · 20 sec · Revere Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Avon Lane

    22 m · 3 sec · Avon Lane

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avon Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
6.84 mi · 29%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.97 mi · 21%
Northern State Parkway
2.36 mi · 10%
Long Island Expressway
1.58 mi · 7%
Church Avenue
1.36 mi · 6%
Glen Cove Road
1.11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

6.84 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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 20m from Brooklyn
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brooklyn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to East Hills?

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Brooklyn and 11.6 miles from East Hills.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brooklyn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 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 11.8 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 13.1 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and East Hills. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.52 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

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

#2 East Hills

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

Population7,233
Coordinates40.7937100, -73.6270700
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: East Hills (-73.62707, 40.79371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.1 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.57
1.64 gal · 6.2 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.29 $6.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.67 $7.35
Premium $4.86 $3.99 $7.97
Diesel $4.69 $3.85 $7.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and East Hills. The current time is 07:52:36.

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.