How far is Fort Wadsworth, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
The driving distance from Fort Wadsworth, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wadsworth and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wadsworth and Brooklyn.
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Start on Battery Road
1214 ft · 53 sec · Battery Road
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Turn straight onto McClean Avenue
716 ft · 28 sec · McClean Avenue
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Turn right onto Lily Pond Avenue
573 ft · 19 sec · Lily Pond Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge
656 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge
132 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
1594 ft · 28 sec · Staten Island Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 East
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
830 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
44 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
2 mi · 5 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Turn right onto 39th Street
2269 ft · 57 sec · 39th Street
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Turn left onto 14th Avenue
1281 ft · 35 sec · 14th Avenue
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Continue on Church Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
78 m · 9 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 Fort Wadsworth 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.
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Turn straight onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
1.96 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fort Wadsworth and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wadsworth to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Fort Wadsworth and 6.5 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Wadsworth and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wadsworth and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 6.59 mi (10.6 km).
#1 Fort Wadsworth
Fort Wadsworth is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6011300, -74.0573800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.31 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
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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