How far is Brooklyn, NY from Mineola, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Mineola, NY is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
20.06 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.57 mi
28.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.57 mi
Kilometers
28.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.06 mi
Kilometers
32.29 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineola
Sun, Apr 19, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-19T09:42
Arrive Mineola
Sun, Apr 19, 10:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From Brooklyn
10 mi
00h 18m
To Mineola
10.1 mi
00h 18m

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
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto 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 right to continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1918 ft · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island

    2402 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    128 m · 5 sec · Cross Island Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Elmont Road, Linden Boulevard

    97 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Elmont Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Elmont Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Plainfield Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Jericho Turnpike

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jericho Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
5.93 mi · 30%
Linden Boulevard
3.81 mi · 19%
Jericho Turnpike
3.42 mi · 17%
Elmont Road
2.04 mi · 10%
Church Avenue
1.66 mi · 8%
Plainfield Avenue
1.44 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

5.48 mi · 00h 08m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 18m from Brooklyn
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brooklyn and Rain Showers near Mineola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Brooklyn and 10.1 miles from Mineola.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:18 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 near Mineola.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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 Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 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 12.7 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 14.4 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 12.7 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 Jamaica.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Mineola. Straight-line distance: 17.57 mi (28.28 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

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

#2 Mineola

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population19,546
Coordinates40.7492700, -73.6406800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Mineola (-73.64068, 40.74927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 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
2.68 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.69
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Mineola. The current time is 09:42:13.

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.