How far is Brooklyn, NY from Rye, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Rye, NY is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
33.16 mi
00h 53m
Flight
26.74 mi
43.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.74 mi
Kilometers
43.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.16 mi
Kilometers
53.36 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rye
Wed, Apr 22, 7:54 PM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 22, 8:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-22T19:00
Arrive Rye
Wed, Apr 22, 7:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
The Bronx
NY

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

From Brooklyn
16.6 mi
00h 27m
To Rye
16.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dean Street

    914 ft · 35 sec · Dean Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue

    1808 ft · 46 sec · East New York Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    854 ft · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx

    2351 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1570 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · New England Thruway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Rye

    835 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Boston Post Road

    2417 ft · 43 sec · Boston Post Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New England Thruway
10.5 mi · 32%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.82 mi · 15%
Hutchinson River Parkway
4.07 mi · 12%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.79 mi · 11%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 6%
Church Avenue
1.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New England Thruway

Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

10.5 mi · 00h 14m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Bronx
00h 27m from Brooklyn
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brooklyn and Chance Rain Showers near Rye.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Brooklyn and 16.6 miles from Rye.

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 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 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 Chance Rain Showers around Brooklyn and Chance Rain Showers near Rye.

Stop Ideas Near The Bronx

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 The Bronx and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 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 11.4 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 11.5 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 11 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 The Bronx.

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Rye. Straight-line distance: 26.74 mi (43.03 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 Rye

A town in Westchester County, New York.

Population46,100
Coordinates40.9806500, -73.6837400
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Rye (-73.68374, 40.98065)

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
4.43 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.38
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Rye. The current time is 19:00:46.

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.