How far is Dix Hills, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Dix Hills, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
38.85 mi
01h 09m
Flight
33.85 mi
54.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.85 mi
Kilometers
54.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.85 mi
Kilometers
62.53 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in Dix Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dix Hills
2026-04-18T22:34
Arrive Brooklyn
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dix Hills
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
South Hempstead
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Dix Hills
19.9 mi
00h 34m
To Brooklyn
18.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dix Hills and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Grey Birch Court

    132 m · 22 sec · Grey Birch Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Green Briar Lane

    1167 ft · 54 sec · Green Briar Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Candlewood Path

    1724 ft · 1 min · Candlewood Path

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Service Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Service Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Seamans Neck Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Seamans Neck Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Straight Path

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Straight Path

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO West

    1417 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    19.9 mi · 25 min · Southern State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
19.9 mi · 51%
Belt Parkway
6.55 mi · 17%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 10%
Straight Path
3.47 mi · 9%
Church Avenue
1.74 mi · 4%
Deer Park Avenue
1.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

19.9 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hempstead
00h 34m from Dix Hills
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dix Hills and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dix Hills to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

South Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Dix Hills and 18.9 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dix Hills and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near South Hempstead

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Hempstead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

South Hempstead
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hempstead.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dix Hills and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 33.85 mi (54.47 km).

Dix Hills

#1 Dix Hills

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population26,892
Coordinates40.8048200, -73.3362300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Grey Birch Court (-73.335953, 40.805244)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.49
Round trip
$10.98
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.49 $10.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.14 $12.28
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.32
Diesel $4.69 $6.43 $12.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dix Hills and Brooklyn. The current time is 22:34:26.

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.