How far is Marcellus, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Marcellus, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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
258.2 mi
04h 43m
Flight
202.8 mi
326.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.8 mi
Kilometers
326.38 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.2 mi
Kilometers
415.53 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Marcellus
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marcellus
2026-04-22T19:19
Arrive Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marcellus
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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Marcellus
128.1 mi
02h 21m
To Brooklyn
130.1 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    45 m · 11 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1332 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Seneca Turnpike

    963 ft · 24 sec · West Seneca Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lee-Mulroy Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lee-Mulroy Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Street Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Street Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cherry Valley Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Field Lane

    823 ft · 25 sec · Field Lane

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Syracuse Tully Valley Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Syracuse Tully Valley Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake Road

    938 ft · 22 sec · Lake Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 81 South

    598 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  27. 27

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  28. 28

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  32. 32

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  33. 33

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  34. 34

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  35. 35

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  36. 36

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

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1856 ft · 32 sec · Linden Boulevard

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

    927 ft · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marcellus 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
40 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
111 mi · 43%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 25%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 9%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 6%
Cherry Valley Turnpike
9.76 mi · 4%
Syracuse Tully Valley Road
6.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

63.3 mi · 01h 19m

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
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
202.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 21m from Marcellus
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marcellus 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 Marcellus to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Marcellus and 130.1 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.52 one way or $73.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marcellus and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marcellus and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 202.8 mi (326.38 km).

Marcellus

#1 Marcellus

Town in Onondaga County, New York, United States

Population6,020
Coordinates42.9828400, -76.3404900
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-76.340072, 42.982857)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.11 gal
34.49 L · about $36.52
Round trip
$73.04
18.22 gal · 68.98 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 161.9 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.52 $73.04
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.82 $81.64
Premium $4.86 $44.28 $88.57
Diesel $4.69 $42.76 $85.52

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Marcellus and Brooklyn. The current time is 19:19:50.

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.