How far is Old Bethpage, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Old Bethpage, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
32.22 mi
01h 04m
Flight
27.14 mi
43.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.14 mi
Kilometers
43.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.22 mi
Kilometers
51.86 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Old Bethpage
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Bethpage
2026-04-19T06:55
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Bethpage
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
Malverne
NY

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

From Old Bethpage
16 mi
00h 32m
To Brooklyn
16.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Bethpage and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Round Swamp Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Round Swamp Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Quaker Meeting House Road

    3188 ft · 1 min · Quaker Meeting House Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Merritts Road

    1778 ft · 39 sec · Merritts Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fulton Street

    82 m · 5 sec · Fulton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hempstead Turnpike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 135 South: Seaford

    968 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SO West: New York

    1432 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Southern State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Bethpage 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
13.3 mi · 41%
Belt Parkway
6.55 mi · 20%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 12%
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
1.77 mi · 5%
Church Avenue
1.74 mi · 5%
Round Swamp Road
1.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

13.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malverne
00h 32m from Old Bethpage
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Old Bethpage and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Old Bethpage to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Malverne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Old Bethpage and 16.2 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Old Bethpage and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Malverne

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 Malverne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Malverne
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malverne.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Bethpage and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 27.14 mi (43.67 km).

Old Bethpage

#1 Old Bethpage

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population5,523
Coordinates40.7626000, -73.4531800
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Round Swamp Road (-73.453552, 40.762661)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $4.69 $5.35 $10.70

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 Old Bethpage and Brooklyn. The current time is 06:55:05.

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.