How far is Morningside Heights, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
The driving distance from Morningside Heights, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morningside Heights and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morningside Heights and Brooklyn.
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Start on the route
11 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
2373 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 125th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West 125th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bronx, Queens, Randalls lsland
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1871 ft · 40 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Queens, Airports, Citi Field
2667 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1.5 mi · 3 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
5.7 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
745 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Williamsburg Street West
1477 ft · 59 sec · Williamsburg Street West
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Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
1375 ft · 35 sec · Flushing Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Empire Boulevard
126 m · 19 sec · Empire Boulevard
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Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Flatbush Avenue
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Turn left onto Caton Avenue
955 ft · 13 sec · 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 Morningside Heights and Brooklyn.
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.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
5.73 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Morningside Heights and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morningside Heights to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Morningside Heights and 7.3 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Morningside Heights and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
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 Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morningside Heights and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 11.07 mi (17.81 km).
#1 Morningside Heights
Morningside Heights is a neighborhood on the west side of Upper Manhattan in New York City.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8100000, -73.9625000 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
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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