How far is Canaan, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
The driving distance from Canaan, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Putnam County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canaan and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan and Brooklyn.
-
1
Start on Old Queechy Road
12 m · 9 sec · Old Queechy Road
-
2
Turn sharp right
2.2 mi · 4 min
-
3
Turn right
11.6 mi · 16 min
-
4
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 22
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 22
-
5
Turn slight left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min
-
6
Continue straight
27.4 mi · 32 min
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi · 2 min
-
8
Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
-
10
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
-
11
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
-
12
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
803 ft · 23 sec
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
615 ft · 18 sec
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
779 ft · 22 sec
-
17
Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue
90 m · 10 sec
-
19
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue
-
20
Continue on East New York Avenue
1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
-
21
Continue on Pacific Street
141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street
-
22
Turn left onto Sackman Street
111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street
-
23
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue
-
24
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue
-
25
Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street
-
26
Continue on Kings Highway
2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway
-
27
Turn slight right
41 m · 5 sec
-
28
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway
-
29
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
2306 ft · 53 sec · Linden Boulevard
-
30
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
754 ft · 19 sec · Utica Avenue
-
31
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue
-
32
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canaan and Brooklyn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
59.6 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Canaan and Sunny near Brooklyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canaan to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Canaan and 79.8 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.41 one way or $42.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canaan and Sunny near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Patterson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Patterson.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 124.48 mi (200.33 km).
#1 Canaan
City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,607 |
| Coordinates | 42.4120300, -73.4470600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.93 | $47.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.96 | $51.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $25.07 | $50.13 |
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 · May 31, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.