How far is New York City, NY from Brookfield, NY?

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Brookfield, NY is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160 miles (257.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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
217.2 mi
04h 44m
Flight
159.98 mi
257.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.98 mi
Kilometers
257.46 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.2 mi
Kilometers
349.55 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-04-19T02:42
Arrive Brookfield
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York City
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
Liberty
NY

Town in New York, United States

From New York City
108.6 mi
02h 22m
To Brookfield
108.6 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Brookfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Brookfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    24 m · 7 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    529 ft · 27 sec · Chambers Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    65 m · 17 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Reade Street

    535 ft · 27 sec · Reade Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hudson Street

    1889 ft · 2 min · Hudson Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Hudson Street

    859 ft · 39 sec · Hudson Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    124 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  9. 9

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  11. 11

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  12. 12

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

    2294 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    105.2 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton

    1978 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto State Highway 10

    1126 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 10

  32. 32

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  34. 34

    Continue on Airport Road

    2256 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 8

    24.7 mi · 30 min · State Highway 8

  36. 36

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 8

    8.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 8

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Beaver Creek Road

    5.9 mi · 14 min · Beaver Creek Road

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Skaneateles Turnpike

    710 ft · 20 sec · Skaneateles Turnpike

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Skaneateles Turnpike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Brookfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
106 mi · 49%
State Highway 8
52.4 mi · 24%
NJ 17 North
23.5 mi · 11%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 7%
Beaver Creek Road
5.87 mi · 3%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 West

Continue straight

105 mi · 02h 11m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
160 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty
02h 22m from New York City
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York City and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New York City to Brookfield?

The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from New York City and 108.6 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 160 miles (257.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.71 one way or $61.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New York City and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Brookfield.

Stop Ideas Near Liberty

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

67 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

68 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

88 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

93 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 159.98 mi (257.46 km).

New York City

#1 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brookfield

Town in New York, USA

Population2,386
Coordinates42.8128500, -75.3176700
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Brookfield (-75.31767, 42.81285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
29.01 L · about $30.71
Round trip
$61.42
15.32 gal · 58.02 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $30.71 $61.42
Mid-grade $4.48 $34.32 $68.65
Premium $4.86 $37.24 $74.47
Diesel $4.69 $35.96 $71.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and Brookfield. The current time is 02:42:00.

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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.