How far is Clarkson, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Clarkson, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 359.8 miles (579 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.3 miles (436.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
359.79 mi
06h 08m
Flight
271.32 mi
436.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.32 mi
Kilometers
436.65 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.79 mi
Kilometers
579.03 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Fri, May 1, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Clarkson
Fri, May 1, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarkson
2026-04-30T19:28
Arrive Brooklyn
Fri, May 1, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarkson
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Clarkson
169.6 mi
03h 04m
To Brooklyn
190.1 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ridge Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sweden-Walker Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sweden-Walker Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brockport-Spencerport Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Rochester

    2778 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Western Expressway

    20.1 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    3238 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    30 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  23. 23

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

    1 km · 1 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  39. 39

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  42. 42

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  44. 44

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  45. 45

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  46. 46

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  48. 48

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  49. 49

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  50. 50

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  51. 51

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  52. 52

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  53. 53

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

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  54. 54

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue

  55. 55

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1856 ft · 32 sec · Linden Boulevard

  56. 56

    Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

    927 ft · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
57 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
99 mi · 28%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 18%
New York State Thruway
30 mi · 8%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Western Expressway
20.1 mi · 6%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

63.3 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.5 mi
271.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
03h 04m from Clarkson
Leave By
11:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarkson 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 Clarkson to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 359.8 miles (579 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from Clarkson and 190.1 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 271.3 miles (436.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.91 one way or $101.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarkson and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 271.32 mi (436.65 km).

Clarkson

#1 Clarkson

City in New York, United States of America

Population6,924
Coordinates43.2331200, -77.9275100
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ridge Road (-77.927533, 43.233078)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 579 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.7 gal
48.06 L · about $50.91
Round trip
$101.83
25.4 gal · 96.12 L
Estimated CO2
112.9 kg one way
Round trip: 225.7 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $50.91 $101.83
Mid-grade $4.48 $56.91 $113.82
Premium $4.86 $61.73 $123.47
Diesel $4.69 $59.61 $119.23

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarkson and Brooklyn. The current time is 19:28:11.

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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.