How far is Croton-on-Hudson, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
The driving distance from Croton-on-Hudson, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croton-on-Hudson and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croton-on-Hudson and Brooklyn.
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Start on Hunter Place
64 m · 9 sec · Hunter Place
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Continue on Farrington Road
1551 ft · 1 min · Farrington Road
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Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue
2641 ft · 1 min · North Riverside Avenue
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Turn right onto Municipal Place
127 m · 18 sec · Municipal Place
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Take the ramp left toward US 9 South
7 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight onto New York City
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp straight toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
759 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 21 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Mosholu Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
6.8 mi · 10 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
1846 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
5.7 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
745 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Williamsburg Street West
1477 ft · 59 sec · Williamsburg Street West
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Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
1375 ft · 35 sec · Flushing Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Empire Boulevard
126 m · 19 sec · Empire Boulevard
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Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Flatbush Avenue
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Turn left onto Caton Avenue
955 ft · 16 sec · Caton Avenue
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Continue on Linden Boulevard
1856 ft · 39 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
927 ft · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croton-on-Hudson and Brooklyn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Croton-on-Hudson 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 Croton-on-Hudson to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Croton-on-Hudson and 24.8 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Croton-on-Hudson and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Yonkers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Passaic City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yonkers.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croton-on-Hudson and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 38.7 mi (62.28 km).
#1 Croton-on-Hudson
Village in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 8,016 |
| Coordinates | 41.2084300, -73.8912500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.01 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
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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