How far is Manhattan, NY from Brownsville, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Brownsville, NY is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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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 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Brownsville.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
1972 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
3239 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto East 72nd Street
2739 ft · 1 min · East 72nd Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
3268 ft · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 25A, NY 25
2943 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Van Dam Street
2827 ft · 2 min · Van Dam Street
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Turn left onto Borden Avenue
989 ft · 30 sec · Borden Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1675 ft · 52 sec · Borden Avenue
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Turn slight right onto I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
557 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2880 ft · 54 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue
1416 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Vandervoort Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Vandervoort Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Street
2186 ft · 1 min · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bushwick Avenue
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Turn right onto Hart Street
594 ft · 33 sec · Hart Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Rockaway Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Rockaway Avenue
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Turn right onto East New York Avenue
2825 ft · 1 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
1196 ft · 26 sec · Tapscott Street
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Turn slight right
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight left onto Clarkson Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Clarkson Avenue
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Turn left onto Rockaway Parkway
26 m · 9 sec · Rockaway Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Brownsville.
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.
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge
Take the ramp slight left toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
1.41 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Manhattan and Sunny near Brownsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Manhattan and 6 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manhattan and Sunny near Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near New York City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 8.8 mi (14.16 km).
#1 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brownsville
Brownsville is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6609400, -73.9201400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownsville (-73.92014, 40.66094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.45 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
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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