How far is Cambridge, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Cambridge, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.56 mi
03h 55m
Flight
166.89 mi
268.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.89 mi
Kilometers
268.58 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.56 mi
Kilometers
319.55 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-22T18:04
Arrive Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rosendale
NY

Human settlement in Ulster County, New York, United States of America

From Cambridge
97.6 mi
01h 57m
To Brooklyn
101 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    17 m · 9 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1381 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Park Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · South Park Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 67

    10.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 67

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Street

    1 km · 1 min · State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Melrose-Valley Falls Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Melrose-Valley Falls Road

  7. 7

    Continue on CR 119 - Madigan Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · CR 119 - Madigan Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Melrose-Valley Falls Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Melrose-Valley Falls Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 40

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 40

  10. 10

    Continue on Speigletown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Speigletown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Brickyard Road

    158 m · 13 sec · Brickyard Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Leversee Road

    2943 ft · 1 min · Leversee Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    142 m · 19 sec · Plank Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Oakwood Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 10th Street

    119 m · 14 sec · 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hoosick Street

    156 m · 17 sec · Hoosick Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2780 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    9.4 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  29. 29

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  31. 31

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  32. 32

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  35. 35

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  36. 36

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  38. 38

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    1954 ft · 49 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1449 ft · 49 sec · Caton Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue

    702 ft · 21 sec · Coney Island Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
45 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
111 mi · 56%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 11%
State Highway 67
10.9 mi · 6%
Hoosick Street
9.46 mi · 5%
South Park Street
5.34 mi · 3%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
166.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosendale
01h 57m from Cambridge
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Cambridge and 101 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.10 one way or $56.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Rosendale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosendale, 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 Rosendale.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

19 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

51 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

74 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 166.89 mi (268.58 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

Town in New York, United States

Population1,916
Coordinates43.0281300, -73.3812200
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Broad Street (-73.381263, 43.028142)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.52 L · about $28.10
Round trip
$56.21
14.02 gal · 53.04 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $28.10 $56.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $31.41 $62.82
Premium $4.86 $34.08 $68.15
Diesel $4.69 $32.90 $65.81

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 Cambridge and Brooklyn. The current time is 18:04:08.

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.