How far is Brooklyn, NY from Thiells, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Thiells, NY is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.3 mi
01h 17m
Flight
38.89 mi
62.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.89 mi
Kilometers
62.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.3 mi
Kilometers
76.13 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thiells
Sat, Apr 18, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Sat, Apr 18, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-18T00:48
Arrive Thiells
Sat, Apr 18, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Yonkers
NY

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

From Brooklyn
23.7 mi
00h 38m
To Thiells
23.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1008 ft · 17 sec · Caton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue

    2777 ft · 2 min · Flatbush Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Flushing Avenue

    1638 ft · 38 sec · Flushing Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Classon Avenue

    549 ft · 20 sec · Classon Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kent Avenue

    69 m · 5 sec · Kent Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East

    638 ft · 15 sec · Williamsburg Street East

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport

    595 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island

    821 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island

    2737 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North

    1962 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Harlem River Drive

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street

    2580 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

    745 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)

    549 ft · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    2220 ft · 42 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    25.6 mi · 34 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern

    680 ft · 17 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern

    42 m · 10 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
25.6 mi · 54%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.45 mi · 12%
Washington Avenue
2.6 mi · 5%
Harlem River Drive
2.31 mi · 5%
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
2.02 mi · 4%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

25.6 mi · 00h 34m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
38.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yonkers
00h 38m from Brooklyn
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Partly Sunny near Thiells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Brooklyn and 23.7 miles from Thiells.

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

The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brooklyn and Partly Sunny near Thiells.

Stop Ideas Near Yonkers

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 Yonkers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 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 14.1 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 12.8 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 13.7 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 Yonkers.

RAIL

Yonkers station

1 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Thiells. Straight-line distance: 38.89 mi (62.59 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

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

#2 Thiells

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

Population5,032
Coordinates41.2106500, -74.0176400
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Thiells (-74.01764, 41.21065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.39
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.70 $13.39
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.48 $14.97
Premium $4.86 $8.12 $16.24
Diesel $4.69 $7.84 $15.68

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Thiells. The current time is 00:48:12.

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.