How far is Brooklyn, NY from Ellenburg, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Ellenburg, NY is about 338.9 miles (545.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.3 miles (472 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
338.88 mi
06h 58m
Flight
293.27 mi
471.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.27 mi
Kilometers
471.98 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.88 mi
Kilometers
545.38 km
Drive Time
06h 58m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellenburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 PM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-23T07:40
Arrive Ellenburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:59 PM to 2:29 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Halfmoon
NY

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

From Brooklyn
169.5 mi
03h 29m
To Ellenburg
169.4 mi
03h 29m

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
53°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nostrand Avenue

    132 m · 21 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snyder Avenue

    807 ft · 39 sec · Snyder Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    1351 ft · 59 sec · Rogers Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Linden Boulevard

    930 ft · 14 sec · Linden Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue

    2155 ft · 40 sec · Caton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

    950 ft · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    81 m · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    10 m · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway

    928 ft · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    788 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway

    2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

    70 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vestry Street

    933 ft · 47 sec · Vestry Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hudson Street

    114 m · 18 sec · Hudson Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    124 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  22. 22

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  24. 24

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  25. 25

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  40. 40

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    145.9 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Adirondack Northway

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake

    1.5 km · 3 min

  47. 47

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 32 min · Military Turnpike

  49. 49

    Turn right onto State Route 11

    1422 ft · 26 sec · State Route 11

  50. 50

    Turn left onto Bombard Road

    44 m · 6 sec · Bombard Road

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bombard Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
51 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
6 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
146 mi · 43%
I 87 North
113 mi · 33%
Military Turnpike
23.5 mi · 7%
NJ 17 North
23.5 mi · 7%
I 787
9.6 mi · 3%
NY 7 West
3.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

146 mi · 02h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
293.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halfmoon
03h 29m from Brooklyn
Leave By
10:02 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Partly Sunny near Ellenburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 338.9 miles (545.4 km) and usually takes 06h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Halfmoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.5 miles from Brooklyn and 169.4 miles from Ellenburg.

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

The direct path is about 293.3 miles (472 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.95 one way or $95.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Halfmoon

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 Halfmoon and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 9 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Schenectady

18 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

21 mi away
525 East St.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

28 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

29 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Ellenburg. Straight-line distance: 293.27 mi (471.98 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

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

#2 Ellenburg

Town

Population1,660
Coordinates44.8939300, -73.8365400
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Ellenburg (-73.83654, 44.89393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.96 gal
45.27 L · about $47.95
Round trip
$95.90
23.92 gal · 90.54 L
Estimated CO2
106.3 kg one way
Round trip: 212.6 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $47.95 $95.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $53.59 $107.19
Premium $4.86 $58.14 $116.28
Diesel $4.69 $56.14 $112.28

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 Ellenburg. The current time is 07:40:49.

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.