How far is Brooklyn, NY from Kensington, NY?
The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Kensington, NY is about 1.4 miles (2.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 09m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Kensington.
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Start on Nostrand Avenue
132 m · 21 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
807 ft · 39 sec · Snyder Avenue
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Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
685 ft · 33 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Westminster Road
101 m · 19 sec · Westminster Road
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Turn right onto Albemarle Road
679 ft · 32 sec · Albemarle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albemarle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and Kensington.
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.
Church Avenue
Turn left onto Church Avenue
0.89 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Sunny near Kensington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Kensington?
The road trip is about 1.4 miles (2.3 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?
East Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.7 miles from Brooklyn and 0.7 miles from Kensington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.20 one way or $0.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brooklyn and Sunny near Kensington.
Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
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CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Flatbush.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 1.14 mi (1.83 km).
#1 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kensington
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 1,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.6462100, -73.9706900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kensington (-73.97069, 40.64621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $0.20 | $0.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.22 | $0.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.24 | $0.49 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.23 | $0.47 |
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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