How far is Hillsdale, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
The driving distance from Hillsdale, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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.
Census designated place
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 Hillsdale and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsdale and Brooklyn.
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Start on State Highway 23
1230 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 23
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Turn right
59.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
803 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
615 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
779 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue
90 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Jamaica Avenue
1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Continue on East New York Avenue
1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
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Continue on Pacific Street
141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street
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Turn left onto Sackman Street
111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street
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Turn right onto East New York Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue
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Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street
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Continue on Kings Highway
2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn slight right
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Kings Highway
115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
2306 ft · 53 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn left onto Utica Avenue
754 ft · 19 sec · Utica Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left 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 Hillsdale and Brooklyn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
59.6 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Peach Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Hillsdale and 76.2 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.40 one way or $38.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hillsdale and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Peach Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peach Lake.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Poughkeepsie station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsdale and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 107.89 mi (173.63 km).
#1 Hillsdale
Town in Columbia County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,813 |
| Coordinates | 42.1789800, -73.5259500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $4.01 | $19.40 | $38.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.53 | $47.05 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
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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