How far is Brooklyn, NY from Plainview, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Plainview, NY is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.06 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.73 mi
43.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.73 mi
Kilometers
43.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.06 mi
Kilometers
53.21 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainview
Sat, May 2, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Sat, May 2, 1:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-05-01T23:48
Arrive Plainview
Sat, May 2, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Malverne
NY

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Brooklyn
16.5 mi
00h 25m
To Plainview
16.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    13.6 mi · 18 min · Southern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 135 North: Syosset

    1204 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Country Road, Plainview, Hicksville

    1129 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Country Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Country Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    87 m · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Manetto Hill Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Manetto Hill Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
13.6 mi · 41%
Belt Parkway
5.93 mi · 18%
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
5.12 mi · 15%
Linden Boulevard
3.81 mi · 12%
Church Avenue
1.66 mi · 5%
Old Country Road
0.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

13.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malverne
00h 25m from Brooklyn
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Sunny near Plainview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Malverne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Brooklyn and 16.5 miles from Plainview.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brooklyn and Sunny near Plainview.

Stop Ideas Near Malverne

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 Malverne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Malverne
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malverne.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Plainview. Straight-line distance: 26.73 mi (43.01 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

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

#2 Plainview

City in Texas

Population26,217
Coordinates40.7764900, -73.4673500
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Plainview (-73.46735, 40.77649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.38
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.69 $9.38
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.86 $5.69 $11.37
Diesel $4.69 $5.49 $10.98

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Plainview. The current time is 23:48:30.

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.