How far is Johnstown, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
The driving distance from Johnstown, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ulster County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnstown and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnstown and Brooklyn.
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Start on East Main Street
25 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Union Place
53 m · 8 sec · Union Place
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Turn left onto East State Street
3149 ft · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 67
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Turn straight onto CR103: Tribes Hill
555 ft · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Stoners Trail
2429 ft · 38 sec · Stoners Trail
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Continue on Stoners Trail Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Stoners Trail Road
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Turn left onto Mohawk Turnpike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Turn slight left onto NY 30
1256 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left
121 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
525 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
24.6 mi · 28 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
22.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
131 m · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Laight Street
962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Street
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Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
1954 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Caton Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Johnstown and Brooklyn.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Johnstown 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 Johnstown to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Johnstown and 104.1 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 9:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.70 one way or $57.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Johnstown and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Hurley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hurley.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnstown and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 164.24 mi (264.32 km).
#1 Johnstown
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 7,230 |
| Coordinates | 43.0067400, -74.3676400 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $28.70 | $57.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $32.08 | $64.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $34.80 | $69.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $33.61 | $67.22 |
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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