How far is Fort Montgomery, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Fort Montgomery, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
61.27 mi
01h 25m
Flight
47.12 mi
75.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.12 mi
Kilometers
75.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.27 mi
Kilometers
98.61 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Montgomery
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Montgomery
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Montgomery
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
Pearl River
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Fort Montgomery
30.6 mi
00h 43m
To Brooklyn
30.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Montgomery and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on United States Route 9W

    1.1 km · 60 sec · United States Route 9W

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1128 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany

    1768 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway Connector

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge

    1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  18. 18

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  19. 19

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  23. 23

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  24. 24

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  26. 26

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

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

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1856 ft · 32 sec · Linden Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

    927 ft · 35 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 Fort Montgomery and Brooklyn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
17.8 mi · 29%
NJ 17 South
9.99 mi · 16%
Garden State Parkway Connector
8.14 mi · 13%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 7%
Garden State Parkway
3.72 mi · 6%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

15.5 mi · 00h 18m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
47.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 43m from Fort Montgomery
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Fort Montgomery and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Montgomery to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Fort Montgomery and 30.6 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Fort Montgomery and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Montgomery and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 47.12 mi (75.83 km).

Fort Montgomery

#1 Fort Montgomery

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

Population1,571
Coordinates41.3314800, -73.9868100
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Montgomery (-73.98681, 41.33148)
End: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.66 $17.32
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.68 $19.36
Premium $4.86 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $4.69 $10.14 $20.28

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 Fort Montgomery and Brooklyn. The current time is 01:31:27.

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.