How far is Crown Heights, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
The driving distance from Crown Heights, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crown Heights and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crown Heights and Brooklyn.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
1389 ft · 2 min
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Turn sharp left
1.5 km · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sheafe Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Sheafe Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Post Road
1354 ft · 40 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn right onto South Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Road
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Continue on Albany Post Road
23.1 mi · 30 min · Albany Post Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Peekskill
828 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 23 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 · 13 sec · Caton Avenue
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Continue on Linden Boulevard
1856 ft · 32 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 Crown Heights and Brooklyn.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Albany Post Road
Continue on Albany Post Road
23.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Crown Heights 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 Crown Heights to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Briarcliff Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Crown Heights and 48.2 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Crown Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Briarcliff Manor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Greenwich Town Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Briarcliff Manor.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crown Heights and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 68.21 mi (109.78 km).
#1 Crown Heights
Neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City
| Population | 2,840 |
| Coordinates | 41.6373200, -73.9379200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $14.20 | $28.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
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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