How far is Brooklyn, NY from Greenville, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Greenville, NY is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.94 mi
00h 55m
Flight
24.66 mi
39.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.66 mi
Kilometers
39.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.18 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sat, Nov 7, 7:30 PM EST
Return by in Brooklyn
Sat, Nov 7, 8:26 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-11-07T18:35
Arrive Greenville
Sat, Nov 7, 7:30 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
9:30 PM EST
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
Manhattan
NY

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

From Brooklyn
15 mi
00h 27m
To Greenville
15 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 4:00 PM EST
Wind
18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1008 ft · 17 sec · Caton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue

    2777 ft · 2 min · Flatbush Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Flushing Avenue

    1638 ft · 38 sec · Flushing Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Classon Avenue

    549 ft · 20 sec · Classon Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kent Avenue

    69 m · 5 sec · Kent Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East

    638 ft · 15 sec · Williamsburg Street East

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport

    595 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany

    1536 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Major Deegan Expressway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on New York State Thruway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains

    743 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    4.5 mi · 10 min · Central Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ardsley Road

    59 m · 12 sec · Ardsley Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Major Deegan Expressway
8.31 mi · 28%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.45 mi · 18%
Central Park Avenue
4.52 mi · 15%
Washington Avenue
2.6 mi · 9%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.35 mi · 8%
New York State Thruway
2.28 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Major Deegan Expressway

Continue on Major Deegan Expressway

8.31 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 27m from Brooklyn
Leave By
4:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Brooklyn and 15 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

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 Manhattan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 7.9 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 7.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 24.66 mi (39.68 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
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#2 Greenville

Greenville is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.9931500, -73.8198600
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Greenville (-73.81986, 40.99315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.10
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $4.55 $9.10
Mid-grade $4.86 $5.15 $10.29
Premium $5.25 $5.57 $11.14
Diesel $6.46 $6.85 $13.69

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Greenville. The current time is 18:35:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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