How far is Brooklyn, NY from Maspeth, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Maspeth, NY is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
8.05 mi
00h 19m
Flight
5.41 mi
8.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.41 mi
Kilometers
8.7 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.05 mi
Kilometers
12.95 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maspeth
Mon, May 18, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Mon, May 18, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-05-18T08:08
Arrive Maspeth
Mon, May 18, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East New York
NY

Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States

From Brooklyn
4 mi
00h 09m
To Maspeth
4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph E
Destination
Maspeth Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Monday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 23 sec · Tapscott Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Howard Avenue

    1654 ft · 35 sec · Howard Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Eastern Parkway

    2741 ft · 59 sec · Eastern Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Rockaway Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Cooper Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cooper Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Cooper Avenue

    2151 ft · 47 sec · Cooper Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Cooper Avenue

    1368 ft · 32 sec · Cooper Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto 62nd Street

    1163 ft · 1 min · 62nd Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue

    102 m · 11 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fresh Pond Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Fresh Pond Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto 61st Street

    1475 ft · 51 sec · 61st Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    2076 ft · 40 sec · Grand Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rust Street

    1067 ft · 21 sec · Rust Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto 57th Place

    109 m · 9 sec · 57th Place

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Maspeth Avenue

    47 m · 3 sec · Maspeth Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Maspeth Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · Maspeth Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maspeth Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
275 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Avenue
1.36 mi · 17%
Fresh Pond Road
1.28 mi · 16%
Cooper Street
0.77 mi · 10%
Rockaway Avenue
0.73 mi · 9%
Kings Highway
0.68 mi · 8%
Cooper Avenue
0.67 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Church Avenue

Turn right onto Church Avenue

1.36 mi · 00h 03m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
5.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East New York
00h 09m from Brooklyn
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Mostly Sunny near Maspeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Brooklyn and 4 miles from Maspeth.

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

The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.12 one way or $2.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East New York

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 East New York and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 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 5.4 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 7.3 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 5.2 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 East New York.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Maspeth. Straight-line distance: 5.41 mi (8.7 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 Maspeth

Maspeth is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7231600, -73.9126400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Maspeth (-73.91264, 40.72316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.07 L · about $1.12
Round trip
$2.25
0.56 gal · 2.14 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.12 $2.25
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.25 $2.51
Premium $4.86 $1.36 $2.72
Diesel $4.69 $1.31 $2.63

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Maspeth. The current time is 08:08:46.

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.