How far is Middletown, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Middletown, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
80.73 mi
01h 58m
Flight
60.27 mi
96.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.27 mi
Kilometers
96.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.73 mi
Kilometers
129.92 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Tue, May 26, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Tue, May 26, 1:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-05-26T09:46
Arrive Brooklyn
Tue, May 26, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Airmont
NY

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

From Middletown
39.1 mi
00h 59m
To Brooklyn
41.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    25 m · 9 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    589 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    758 ft · 23 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Wickham Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Wickham Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 211 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 211 East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 17 East: Goshen, New York City

    130 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 84 West: Scranton

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  21. 21

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  22. 22

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  26. 26

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  27. 27

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  29. 29

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

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

    1954 ft · 49 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1449 ft · 49 sec · Caton Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue

    702 ft · 21 sec · Coney Island Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Brooklyn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 28%
I 84 West
17.8 mi · 22%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 17%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 6%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 3%
Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
2.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

22.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Airmont
00h 59m from Middletown
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Middletown and Mostly Cloudy near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Airmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Middletown and 41.6 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.43 one way or $22.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middletown and Mostly Cloudy near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Airmont

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 60.27 mi (96.99 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

City in Orange County, New York, United States

Population28,023
Coordinates41.4459300, -74.4229300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-74.422973, 41.446077)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.78 L · about $11.43
Round trip
$22.85
5.7 gal · 21.56 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $11.43 $22.85
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.77 $25.54
Premium $4.86 $13.85 $27.71
Diesel $4.69 $13.38 $26.76

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Brooklyn. The current time is 09:46:22.

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.