How far is Elwood, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Elwood, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
41.46 mi
01h 15m
Flight
34.88 mi
56.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.88 mi
Kilometers
56.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.46 mi
Kilometers
66.73 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Elwood
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elwood
2026-04-22T19:36
Arrive Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elwood
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
Searingtown
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Elwood
19.9 mi
00h 37m
To Brooklyn
21.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
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 Elwood and Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elwood Road

    2861 ft · 1 min · Elwood Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Jericho Turnpike

    1034 ft · 21 sec · East Jericho Turnpike

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on East Deer Park Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Deer Park Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward N West: New York

    1268 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    8 mi · 11 min · Northern State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York

    1406 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on North Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Service Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    1289 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    7 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn

    1962 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2306 ft · 53 sec · Linden Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Utica Avenue

    754 ft · 19 sec · Utica Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elwood 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern State Parkway
10.3 mi · 25%
Long Island Expressway
9.85 mi · 24%
Grand Central Parkway
7.36 mi · 18%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 12%
East New York Avenue
1.11 mi · 3%
Church Avenue
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

9.85 mi · 00h 13m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Searingtown
00h 37m from Elwood
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elwood 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 Elwood to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Searingtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Elwood and 21.6 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elwood and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Searingtown

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 Searingtown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 10.2 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
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Searingtown
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Searingtown.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

19 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elwood and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 34.88 mi (56.13 km).

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#1 Elwood

City in Indiana

Population11,177
Coordinates40.8453800, -73.3351200
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Elwood Road (-73.33533, 40.845372)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.71
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.85 $11.71
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.54 $13.08
Premium $4.86 $7.10 $14.19
Diesel $4.69 $6.85 $13.71

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Elwood and Brooklyn. The current time is 19:36:57.

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.