How far is Brooklyn, NY from Willowbrook, NY?
The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Willowbrook, NY is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Town in New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Willowbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Willowbrook.
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Start on Nostrand Avenue
132 m · 21 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
807 ft · 39 sec · Snyder Avenue
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Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
1351 ft · 59 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Boulevard
930 ft · 14 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue
2155 ft · 40 sec · Caton Avenue
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Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
950 ft · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
2382 ft · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle
81 m · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
10 m · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
3.1 mi · 7 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 278 West: Verrazano Narrows Bridge
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
531 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
1907 ft · 35 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway
3210 ft · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bradley Avenue
1070 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto North Gannon Avenue
99 m · 15 sec · North Gannon Avenue
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Turn left onto Bradley Avenue
1760 ft · 56 sec · Bradley Avenue
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Turn right onto Willowbrook Road
1933 ft · 55 sec · Willowbrook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willowbrook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and Willowbrook.
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.
Staten Island Expressway
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
3.76 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Sunny near Willowbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Willowbrook?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Brooklyn and 6.2 miles from Willowbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brooklyn and Sunny near Willowbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Concord.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Willowbrook. Straight-line distance: 10.42 mi (16.77 km).
#1 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Willowbrook
Situated in the north-central portion of Richmond County on Staten Island, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of approximately 138 feet above sea level, placing it higher than many coastal areas of the borough.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6031600, -74.1384800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willowbrook (-74.13848, 40.60316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.27 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
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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