How far is Halfmoon, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Halfmoon, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.07 mi
03h 19m
Flight
150.92 mi
242.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.92 mi
Kilometers
242.89 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.07 mi
Kilometers
286.57 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 30, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Halfmoon
Thu, Apr 30, 7:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Halfmoon
2026-04-30T01:07
Arrive Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 30, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Halfmoon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clintondale
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Halfmoon
86.5 mi
01h 39m
To Brooklyn
91.5 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harris Road

    9 m · 2 sec · Harris Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Church Hill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Halfmoon Parkway

    84 m · 6 sec · Halfmoon Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Loudon Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Loudon Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    553 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South, NY 7 West: Albany, Schenectady

    1331 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1342 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    5 mi · 7 min · Adirondack Northway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  22. 22

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  23. 23

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  27. 27

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  28. 28

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  30. 30

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

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

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1856 ft · 32 sec · Linden Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

    927 ft · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Halfmoon 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
35 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
120 mi · 67%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 13%
Adirondack Northway
5.01 mi · 3%
Loudon Road
4.66 mi · 3%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 3%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clintondale
01h 39m from Halfmoon
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Halfmoon 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 Halfmoon to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Halfmoon and 91.5 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clintondale

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

9 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

26 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

58 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

65 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Halfmoon and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 150.92 mi (242.89 km).

Halfmoon

#1 Halfmoon

City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America

Population24,769
Coordinates42.8275800, -73.7179000
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Harris Road (-73.717849, 42.827584)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.79 L · about $25.18
Round trip
$50.35
12.56 gal · 47.58 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $25.18 $50.35
Mid-grade $4.48 $28.14 $56.28
Premium $4.86 $30.53 $61.05
Diesel $4.69 $29.48 $58.96

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Halfmoon and Brooklyn. The current time is 01:07:43.

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.