How far is Brooklyn, NY from Highland, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Highland, NY is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.83 mi
02h 04m
Flight
73.99 mi
119.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.99 mi
Kilometers
119.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.83 mi
Kilometers
144.57 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland
Sat, Apr 18, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-18T06:07
Arrive Highland
Sat, Apr 18, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Sloatsburg
NY

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

From Brooklyn
44.9 mi
01h 02m
To Highland
44.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.9 mi · 34 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh

    651 ft · 13 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton

    1605 ft · 28 sec

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    148 m · 12 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh

    1110 ft · 36 sec

  45. 45

    Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue

    125 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  46. 46

    Continue on Route 9W

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Route 9W

  47. 47

    Continue straight

    91 m · 10 sec

  48. 48

    Turn right onto White Street

    1653 ft · 1 min · White Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Street

Car Route Details

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

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
49 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
29.9 mi · 33%
NJ 17 North
23.5 mi · 26%
Route 9W
14.5 mi · 16%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 3%
I 84 East
2.5 mi · 3%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

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

29.9 mi · 00h 34m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
74 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sloatsburg
01h 02m from Brooklyn
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Partly Sunny near Highland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Sloatsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Brooklyn and 44.9 miles from Highland.

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

The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sloatsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sloatsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

26 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

44 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

47 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Highland. Straight-line distance: 73.99 mi (119.07 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

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

#2 Highland

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Population2,489
Coordinates41.7209300, -73.9601400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Highland (-73.96014, 41.72093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.42
6.34 gal · 24 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.71 $25.42
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.20 $28.41
Premium $4.86 $15.41 $30.82
Diesel $4.69 $14.88 $29.76

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Highland. The current time is 06:07:15.

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.