How far is Brooklyn, NY from Nelson, NY?
The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Nelson, NY is about 247.9 miles (399 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Hamlet in Sullivan County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Nelson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Nelson.
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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
1351 ft · 59 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Boulevard
930 ft · 14 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue
2155 ft · 40 sec · Caton Avenue
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Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
950 ft · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
2382 ft · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle
81 m · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
10 m · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway
928 ft · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
788 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
70 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Turn right onto Vestry Street
933 ft · 47 sec · Vestry Street
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Turn left onto Hudson Street
114 m · 18 sec · Hudson Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
124 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Continue on 14th Street
2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
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Continue on Pulaski Skyway
124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
128 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton
2294 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
105.2 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton
1978 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 10
1126 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 10
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Continue on Oak Street
1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 8
19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Airport Road
2256 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on State Highway 8
17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8
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Turn left onto West Street
8.3 mi · 10 min · West Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2925 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
10.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 12B
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 12B
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Route 12B
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 12B
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Continue on Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Utica Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Utica Street
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Continue on State Route 12B
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B
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Continue on State Route 46
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 46
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Turn left
1149 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US 20
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and Nelson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NY 17 West
Continue straight
105 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Nelson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Nelson?
The road trip is about 247.9 miles (399 km) and usually takes 05h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Livingston Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.9 miles from Brooklyn and 124 miles from Nelson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.08 one way or $70.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brooklyn and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Nelson.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston Manor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livingston Manor.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Scranton, PA
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Nelson. Straight-line distance: 182.75 mi (294.1 km).
#1 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nelson
Town in Madison County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,940 |
| Coordinates | 42.9172900, -75.7768500 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelson (-75.77685, 42.91729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $35.08 | $70.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $39.21 | $78.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $42.53 | $85.07 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $41.07 | $82.15 |
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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