How far is Brooklyn, NY from Long Beach, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Long Beach, NY is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.21 mi
00h 38m
Flight
15.88 mi
25.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.88 mi
Kilometers
25.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.21 mi
Kilometers
32.52 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-19T04:11
Arrive Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Brooklyn
10.1 mi
00h 19m
To Long Beach
10.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
Long Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Harbor Isle as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Nostrand Avenue

    132 m · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Snyder Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 31st Street

    684 ft · 34 sec · East 31st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    554 ft · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    50 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Nassau Expressway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Nassau Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Rockaway Turnpike

    1583 ft · 42 sec · Rockaway Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Nassau Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Nassau Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Park Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Park Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Beech Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Beech Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    843 ft · 16 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Park Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    1700 ft · 37 sec · East Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nassau Expressway
6.91 mi · 34%
Linden Boulevard
3.81 mi · 19%
Rockaway Boulevard
2.6 mi · 13%
Beech Street
1.69 mi · 8%
Church Avenue
1.66 mi · 8%
West Park Avenue
1.26 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Linden Boulevard

Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard

3.67 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley Stream
00h 19m from Brooklyn
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brooklyn and Rain Showers Likely near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Brooklyn and 10.1 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brooklyn and Rain Showers Likely near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream

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 South Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.8 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 14.6 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 15.88 mi (25.55 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

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

#2 Long Beach

City in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population33,303
Coordinates40.5884400, -73.6579100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Long Beach (-73.65791, 40.58844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.69
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.85 $5.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.18 $6.36
Premium $4.86 $3.45 $6.90
Diesel $4.69 $3.33 $6.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Long Beach. The current time is 04:11:21.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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