How far is Greenville, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
The driving distance from Greenville, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Brooklyn.
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Start on the route
6 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left
24 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Ardsley Road
48 m · 6 sec · Ardsley Road
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Turn left onto Central Park Avenue South
2.9 mi · 6 min · Central Park Avenue South
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Continue on Central Park Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-87 South: New York
724 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
1846 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
5.7 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
745 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Williamsburg Street West
1477 ft · 59 sec · Williamsburg Street West
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Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
1375 ft · 35 sec · Flushing Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Empire Boulevard
126 m · 19 sec · Empire Boulevard
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Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Flatbush Avenue
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Turn left onto Caton Avenue
955 ft · 13 sec · Caton Avenue
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Continue on Linden Boulevard
1856 ft · 32 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
927 ft · 35 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 Greenville 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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
8.18 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Greenville and 16.7 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.76 one way or $9.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 24.66 mi (39.68 km).
#1 Greenville
Greenville is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9931500, -73.8198600 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.29 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
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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