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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Nostrand Avenue
132 m · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
82 m · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue
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Turn left onto East 31st Street
684 ft · 34 sec · East 31st Street
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Kings Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 23 sec · Tapscott Street
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Continue on Howard Avenue
1654 ft · 35 sec · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Parkway
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Turn right onto Dean Street
914 ft · 35 sec · Dean Street
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Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
1808 ft · 46 sec · East New York Avenue
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Continue on Jamaica Avenue
854 ft · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
5 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2013 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Northern State Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
1265 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Turn right onto South Service Road
1 km · 1 min · South Service Road
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Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn slight right
93 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Northern Boulevard
59 m · 4 sec · Old Northern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Skillman Street
29 m · 6 sec · Skillman Street
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Turn right onto Bryant Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Bryant Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenwood Road
3093 ft · 1 min · Glenwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Scudders Lane
859 ft · 17 sec · Scudders Lane
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Turn straight onto Shore Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Shore Road
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Continue on Prospect Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Sea Cliff Avenue
1581 ft · 49 sec · Sea Cliff Avenue
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Turn right onto Roslyn Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · Roslyn Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Sea Cliff. Straight-line distance: 21.05 mi (33.88 km).
#1 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sea Cliff
Village in New York
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 40.8489900, -73.6448500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sea Cliff (-73.64485, 40.84899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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