How far is Holbrook, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Holbrook, NY to New York City, NY is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
56.54 mi
01h 22m
Flight
49.01 mi
78.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.01 mi
Kilometers
78.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.54 mi
Kilometers
91 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Tue, Sep 15, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Holbrook
Tue, Sep 15, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holbrook
2026-09-15T21:01
Arrive New York City
Tue, Sep 15, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holbrook
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
New Cassel
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Holbrook
26.2 mi
00h 41m
To New York City
30.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph E
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Overnight
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Holbrook and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holbrook and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Patchogue-Holbrook Road

    2402 ft · 1 min · Patchogue-Holbrook Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Express Drive North

    70 m · 4 sec · Express Drive North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 west: New York

    731 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Long Island Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

  14. 14

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

    1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holbrook and New York City.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
45.1 mi · 80%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.97 mi · 3%
Williamsburg Bridge
1.9 mi · 3%
I 278 West
1.5 mi · 3%
Delancey Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Broadway
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

45.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Cassel
00h 41m from Holbrook
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holbrook and Clear near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holbrook to New York City?

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

New Cassel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Holbrook and 30.3 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holbrook and Clear near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near New Cassel

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 New Cassel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Cassel.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

36 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holbrook and New York City. Straight-line distance: 49.01 mi (78.87 km).

Holbrook

#1 Holbrook

City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Population27,195
Coordinates40.8123200, -73.0784400
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Avenue (-73.078432, 40.812236)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.48
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $8.74 $17.48
Mid-grade $4.90 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $5.31 $10.56 $21.13
Diesel $6.17 $12.29 $24.57

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Holbrook and New York City. The current time is 21:01:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.