How far is Catskill, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Catskill, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
134.12 mi
02h 42m
Flight
108.37 mi
174.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.37 mi
Kilometers
174.41 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.12 mi
Kilometers
215.84 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Catskill
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catskill
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Catskill
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
Firthcliffe
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Catskill
64.8 mi
01h 21m
To Brooklyn
69.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Catskill and Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    41 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1081 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    3174 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 23

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds

    967 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NYST, I 87

    858 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1039 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: NY City

    2825 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  20. 20

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  21. 21

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  25. 25

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  26. 26

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  28. 28

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

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

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1856 ft · 32 sec · Linden Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

    927 ft · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Catskill 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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
83.1 mi · 62%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 17%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 3%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 2%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 2%
Holland Tunnel
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

83.1 mi · 01h 36m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firthcliffe
01h 21m from Catskill
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Catskill 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 Catskill to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Firthcliffe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Catskill and 69.3 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.96 one way or $37.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Firthcliffe

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

31 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

54 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

57 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catskill and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 108.37 mi (174.41 km).

Catskill

#1 Catskill

Town in New York state, USA

Population3,815
Coordinates42.2173100, -73.8645700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.864752, 42.217268)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.91 L · about $18.96
Round trip
$37.93
9.46 gal · 35.82 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $18.96 $37.93
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.20 $42.39
Premium $4.86 $22.99 $45.99
Diesel $4.69 $22.20 $44.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Catskill and Brooklyn. The current time is 21:11:00.

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.