How far is New Rochelle, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
26.02 mi
00h 53m
Flight
20.07 mi
32.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.07 mi
Kilometers
32.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.02 mi
Kilometers
41.87 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Fri, May 1, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in New Rochelle
Fri, May 1, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Rochelle
2026-05-01T06:36
Arrive Brooklyn
Fri, May 1, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Rochelle
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From New Rochelle
12.3 mi
00h 26m
To Brooklyn
13.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
57°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on North Avenue

    44 m · 30 sec · North Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Avenue

    51 m · 11 sec · North Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Huguenot Street

    2633 ft · 54 sec · Huguenot Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Boston Post Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward HRP South

    645 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West

    803 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West

    615 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

    779 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2306 ft · 53 sec · Linden Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Utica Avenue

    754 ft · 19 sec · Utica Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Rochelle 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 18%
Hutchinson River Parkway
4.69 mi · 18%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.39 mi · 13%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 9%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 5%
Hutchinson River Expressway
1.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Jackie Robinson Parkway

Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

4.78 mi · 00h 08m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 26m from New Rochelle
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Rochelle and Sunny near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Rochelle to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from New Rochelle and 13.7 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Rochelle and Sunny near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 9.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 20.07 mi (32.3 km).

New Rochelle

#1 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

Population80,973
Coordinates40.9114900, -73.7823500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Huguenot Street (-73.782386, 40.911516)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.69
Round trip
$7.38
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.69 $7.38
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.12 $8.25
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $4.69 $4.32 $8.64

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between New Rochelle and Brooklyn. The current time is 06:36:05.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.