How far is Brooklyn, NY from Sea Cliff, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Sea Cliff, NY is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
26.41 mi
00h 46m
Flight
21.05 mi
33.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.05 mi
Kilometers
33.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.41 mi
Kilometers
42.5 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sea Cliff
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 11:16 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 Sea Cliff
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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

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
Bellerose Terrace
NY

Census designated place

From Brooklyn
13.2 mi
00h 23m
To Sea Cliff
13.2 mi
00h 23m

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
58°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Sea Cliff.

  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

    5 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2013 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northern State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown

    1265 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road

    689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Service Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Service Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northern Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    93 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Old Northern Boulevard

    59 m · 4 sec · Old Northern Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Skillman Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Skillman Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bryant Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bryant Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Glenwood Road

    3093 ft · 1 min · Glenwood Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scudders Lane

    859 ft · 17 sec · Scudders Lane

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Shore Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Shore Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Sea Cliff Avenue

    1581 ft · 49 sec · Sea Cliff Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Roslyn Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · Roslyn Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roslyn Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
6.84 mi · 26%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.97 mi · 19%
Northern State Parkway
2.36 mi · 9%
Church Avenue
1.36 mi · 5%
Northern Boulevard
1.32 mi · 5%
Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

6.84 mi · 00h 09m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellerose Terrace
00h 23m from Brooklyn
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brooklyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sea Cliff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Sea Cliff?

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Brooklyn and 13.2 miles from Sea Cliff.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brooklyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sea Cliff.

Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace

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 Bellerose Terrace and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 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 13.1 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
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.6 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 12.3 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 Bellerose Terrace.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Sea Cliff. Straight-line distance: 21.05 mi (33.88 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

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

#2 Sea Cliff

Village in New York

Population5,056
Coordinates40.8489900, -73.6448500
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Sea Cliff (-73.64485, 40.84899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
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
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.46
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.73 $7.46
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.17 $8.33
Premium $4.86 $4.52 $9.04
Diesel $4.69 $4.37 $8.73

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 Sea Cliff. The current time is 09:42:44.

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.