How far is Brooklyn, NY from Sparrow Bush, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Sparrow Bush, NY is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.31 mi
01h 58m
Flight
65.66 mi
105.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.66 mi
Kilometers
105.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.31 mi
Kilometers
129.25 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparrow Bush
Tue, Nov 10, 1:37 PM EST
Return by in Brooklyn
Tue, Nov 10, 3:35 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-11-10T11:39
Arrive Sparrow Bush
Tue, Nov 10, 1:37 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
9:30 PM EST
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
Hillburn
NY

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

From Brooklyn
40.1 mi
00h 59m
To Sparrow Bush
40.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
Sparrow Bush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Tuesday
Using Otisville as the closest live forecast in the Orange County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Sparrow Bush.

  1. 1

    Start on Nostrand Avenue

    132 m · 21 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snyder Avenue

    807 ft · 39 sec · Snyder Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    1351 ft · 59 sec · Rogers Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Linden Boulevard

    930 ft · 14 sec · Linden Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue

    2155 ft · 40 sec · Caton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

    950 ft · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    81 m · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    10 m · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway

    928 ft · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    788 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway

    2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

    70 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vestry Street

    933 ft · 47 sec · Vestry Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hudson Street

    114 m · 18 sec · Hudson Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    124 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  22. 22

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  24. 24

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  25. 25

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 42 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Loomis Avenue

    571 ft · 7 sec · Loomis Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Bank Street

    1138 ft · 15 sec · Bank Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Clove Avenue

    12.3 mi · 18 min · Clove Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    1643 ft · 28 sec

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1377 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Upper Brook Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Upper Brook Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Upper Brook Road

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
34.7 mi · 43%
Clove Avenue
12.6 mi · 16%
Tonnelle Avenue
6.24 mi · 8%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.33 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.97 mi · 2%
Park Avenue
1.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Continue straight

29.9 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillburn
00h 59m from Brooklyn
Leave By
2:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Mostly Sunny near Sparrow Bush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Sparrow Bush?

The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Hillburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Brooklyn and 40.3 miles from Sparrow Bush.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn and Mostly Sunny near Sparrow Bush.

Stop Ideas Near Hillburn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hillburn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

43 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Sparrow Bush. Straight-line distance: 65.66 mi (105.67 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 Sparrow Bush

Situated within the Town of Deerpark in western Orange County, New York, this census-designated place rests along the eastern banks of the Delaware River.

Population0
Coordinates41.4000900, -74.7232200
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Sparrow Bush (-74.72322, 41.40009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.73 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.07
5.66 gal · 21.46 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $12.03 $24.07
Mid-grade $4.80 $13.58 $27.16
Premium $5.20 $14.72 $29.44
Diesel $6.43 $18.20 $36.39

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Sparrow Bush. The current time is 11:39:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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