How far is Plainview, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
The driving distance from Plainview, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainview and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainview and Brooklyn.
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Start on the route
22 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Country Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Old Country Road
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Take the ramp left toward NY 135 South: Seaford
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SO West: New York
1432 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Southern State Parkway
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Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue
1523 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue
3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
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Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
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Continue on Linden Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
78 m · 9 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 Plainview 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.
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.
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 leaving Plainview and Sunny near Brooklyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainview to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 16.3 miles from Plainview and 16.4 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plainview and Sunny near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Malverne
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 Malverne.
New Rochelle station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 26.73 mi (43.01 km).
#1 Plainview
City in Texas
| Population | 26,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.7764900, -73.4673500 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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