How far is Brooklyn, NY from North Wantagh, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to North Wantagh, NY is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.77 mi
00h 40m
Flight
23.35 mi
37.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.35 mi
Kilometers
37.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.77 mi
Kilometers
41.47 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Wantagh
Sat, Apr 18, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive North Wantagh
Sat, Apr 18, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
North Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Brooklyn
12.9 mi
00h 20m
To North Wantagh
12.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and North Wantagh.

  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 right to continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1918 ft · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight 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 left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Southern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 106 South: Bellmore

    715 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Newbridge Road

    795 ft · 18 sec · Newbridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jerusalem Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wantagh Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Wantagh Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wantagh Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
10.6 mi · 41%
Belt Parkway
5.93 mi · 23%
Linden Boulevard
3.81 mi · 15%
Jerusalem Avenue
1.84 mi · 7%
Church Avenue
1.66 mi · 6%
Nassau Expressway
0.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

10.6 mi · 00h 14m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Valley Stream
00h 20m from Brooklyn
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Partly Sunny near North Wantagh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to North Wantagh?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Brooklyn and 12.9 miles from North Wantagh.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brooklyn and Partly Sunny near North Wantagh.

Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 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 North Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

33 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 North Wantagh. Straight-line distance: 23.35 mi (37.58 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

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

#2 North Wantagh

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population11,960
Coordinates40.6934300, -73.5076300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: North Wantagh (-73.50763, 40.69343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L · about $3.65
Round trip
$7.30
1.82 gal · 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.65 $7.30
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.08 $8.16
Premium $4.86 $4.42 $8.85
Diesel $4.69 $4.27 $8.54

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and North Wantagh. The current time is 00:49:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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