How far is Gordon Heights, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Gordon Heights, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
61.09 mi
01h 37m
Flight
53.23 mi
85.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.23 mi
Kilometers
85.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.09 mi
Kilometers
98.32 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Gordon Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gordon Heights
2026-04-18T22:34
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gordon Heights
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
North Amityville
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Gordon Heights
30.6 mi
00h 48m
To Brooklyn
30.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 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 Gordon Heights and Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gordon Heights and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Seymour Lane

    2147 ft · 2 min · Seymour Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Yaphank Road

    2099 ft · 59 sec · West Yaphank Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coram and Yaphank Road

    993 ft · 22 sec · Coram and Yaphank Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Granny Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Granny Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Middle Island Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Middle Island Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Horseblock Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Horseblock Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Route 112

    1142 ft · 33 sec · Route 112

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Express Drive North

    1436 ft · 25 sec · Express Drive North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 WEST: New York

    1217 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Long Island Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown

    737 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Express Drive

    651 ft · 13 sec · Express Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    556 ft · 17 sec · Wheeler Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  15. 15

    Continue on Islip Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward SO: New York

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    25.2 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gordon Heights 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi · 42%
Long Island Expressway
10.9 mi · 18%
Belt Parkway
6.55 mi · 11%
Heckscher State Parkway
3.89 mi · 6%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 6%
Islip Avenue
2.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Amityville
00h 48m from Gordon Heights
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gordon Heights 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 Gordon Heights to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

North Amityville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Gordon Heights and 30.4 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:14 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 Partly Sunny around Gordon Heights and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near North Amityville

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 North Amityville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Amityville.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

38 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

48 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gordon Heights and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 53.23 mi (85.66 km).

Gordon Heights

#1 Gordon Heights

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population4,042
Coordinates40.8587100, -72.9706600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Seymour Lane (-72.970657, 40.858693)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 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
8.16 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Gordon Heights and Brooklyn. The current time is 22:34:48.

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.