How far is Brooklyn, NY from Wading River, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Wading River, NY is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
70.17 mi
01h 42m
Flight
61.5 mi
98.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.5 mi
Kilometers
98.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.17 mi
Kilometers
112.92 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wading River
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 PM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-22T19:34
Arrive Wading River
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
West Babylon
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Brooklyn
35 mi
00h 51m
To Wading River
35.2 mi
00h 51m

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
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Wading River.

  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

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    554 ft · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    50 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1918 ft · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island

    2402 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    24.8 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southern State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Riverhead

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip

    669 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South

  21. 21

    Continue on Express Drive South

    2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Townline Road

    530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Nesconset Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Nesconset Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Nesconset Highway

    1138 ft · 22 sec · Nesconset Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Route 25A EAST, Mount Sinai, Wading River

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Route 25A

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 25A

  31. 31

    Continue on NY-25A

    1520 ft · 37 sec · NY-25A

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Wading River Manor Road

    2288 ft · 2 min · Wading River Manor Road

  33. 33

    Turn sharp right onto North Country Road

    10 m · 1 sec · North Country Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.5 mi · 36%
Route 25A EAST
8.09 mi · 12%
Nesconset Highway
7.93 mi · 11%
Belt Parkway
5.93 mi · 8%
Sagtikos State Parkway
4.06 mi · 6%
Linden Boulevard
3.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Babylon
00h 51m from Brooklyn
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brooklyn and Chance Rain Showers near Wading River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Wading River?

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

West Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Brooklyn and 35.2 miles from Wading River.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brooklyn and Chance Rain Showers near Wading River.

Stop Ideas Near West Babylon

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 West Babylon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Babylon.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

42 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

52 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

53 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Wading River. Straight-line distance: 61.5 mi (98.98 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

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

#2 Wading River

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population7,719
Coordinates40.9503800, -72.8426000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Wading River (-72.8426, 40.95038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.11 $22.23
Premium $4.86 $12.06 $24.11
Diesel $4.69 $11.64 $23.28

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 Wading River. The current time is 19:34:10.

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.