How far is Point Lookout, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
The driving distance from Point Lookout, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
Driving Distance
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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 05m.
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.
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Point Lookout and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Lookout and Brooklyn.
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Start on Garden City Avenue
532 ft · 38 sec · Garden City Avenue
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Turn left onto Bayside Drive
820 ft · 51 sec · Bayside Drive
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Continue on Parkside Drive
528 ft · 34 sec · Parkside Drive
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Turn right onto Lido Boulevard
145 m · 27 sec · Lido Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward L North
663 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Loop Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Loop Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on M North: Meadowbrook Parkway North, Mineola
2780 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Take the exit right toward NY 27 West: New York
633 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 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 Point Lookout 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.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
9.53 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Point Lookout and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Point Lookout to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Point Lookout and 17.1 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Point Lookout and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Stream
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 Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point Lookout and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 19.75 mi (31.79 km).
#1 Point Lookout
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 1,219 |
| Coordinates | 40.5923300, -73.5806800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
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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