How far is Brooklyn, NY from Hillsdale, NY?
The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Hillsdale, NY is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Hillsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Hillsdale.
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Start on Nostrand Avenue
132 m · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
82 m · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue
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Turn left onto East 31st Street
684 ft · 34 sec · East 31st Street
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Kings Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 23 sec · Tapscott Street
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Continue on Howard Avenue
1654 ft · 35 sec · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Parkway
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Turn right onto Dean Street
914 ft · 35 sec · Dean Street
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Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
1808 ft · 46 sec · East New York Avenue
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Continue on Jamaica Avenue
854 ft · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
2351 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
43.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn straight onto State Highway 22
16.1 mi · 22 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
1230 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 23
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 23
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and Hillsdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 684 North
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43.2 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Brooklyn and Rain Showers Likely near Hillsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Hillsdale?
The road trip is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Peach Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Brooklyn and 61.1 miles from Hillsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.32 one way or $34.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brooklyn and Rain Showers Likely near Hillsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Peach Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peach Lake.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Poughkeepsie station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Hillsdale. Straight-line distance: 107.89 mi (173.63 km).
#1 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsdale
Town in Columbia County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,813 |
| Coordinates | 42.1789800, -73.5259500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsdale (-73.52595, 42.17898)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $17.32 | $34.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.00 | $42.00 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $20.28 | $40.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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