How far is Oakdale, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Oakdale, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
47.65 mi
01h 19m
Flight
42.97 mi
69.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.97 mi
Kilometers
69.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.65 mi
Kilometers
76.68 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Fri, Jun 12, 8:46 PM EDT
Return by in Oakdale
Fri, Jun 12, 10:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakdale
2026-06-12T19:27
Arrive Brooklyn
Fri, Jun 12, 8:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakdale
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
North Bellmore
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Oakdale
23.7 mi
00h 39m
To Brooklyn
23.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Oakdale Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Friday
Using Islandia as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vanderbilt Boulevard

    11 m · 7 sec · Vanderbilt Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Montauk Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Montauk Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward To NY 27: Southern Parkway west, New York

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    25.2 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakdale 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi · 53%
Heckscher State Parkway
6.88 mi · 14%
Belt Parkway
6.55 mi · 14%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 8%
Montauk Highway
2.08 mi · 4%
Church Avenue
1.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bellmore
00h 39m from Oakdale
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Oakdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

North Bellmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Oakdale and 23.9 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Oakdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near North Bellmore

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 North Bellmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Bellmore.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

32 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakdale and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 42.97 mi (69.15 km).

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#1 Oakdale

Oakdale is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7439900, -73.1387200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Vanderbilt Boulevard (-73.138853, 40.743996)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.74
Round trip
$13.47
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.74 $13.47
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.86 $8.17 $16.33
Diesel $4.69 $7.89 $15.77

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 · Jun 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakdale and Brooklyn. The current time is 19:27:41.

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.