How far is Richmondville, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Richmondville, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.61 mi
03h 55m
Flight
140.72 mi
226.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.72 mi
Kilometers
226.46 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.61 mi
Kilometers
282.61 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Richmondville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmondville
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmondville
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
New Paltz
NY

Town in New York

From Richmondville
87.8 mi
01h 57m
To Brooklyn
87.8 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Richmondville Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Thursday
Using Middleburgh as the closest live forecast in the Schoharie County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Summit Street

    21 m · 6 sec · Summit Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    115 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7, NY 145: Cobleskill, Middleburgh

    1673 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 145

    7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 145

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30

    89 m · 8 sec · State Highway 30

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 145

    27.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 145

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 32

    9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 32

  13. 13

    Continue on King's Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · King's Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1369 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  25. 25

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  26. 26

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1856 ft · 32 sec · Linden Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

    927 ft · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmondville and Brooklyn.

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
38 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
70.5 mi · 40%
State Highway 145
35 mi · 20%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 13%
State Highway 32
9.2 mi · 5%
East Main Street
8.05 mi · 5%
King's Highway
7.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

70.5 mi · 01h 21m

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Paltz
01h 57m from Richmondville
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmondville and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Richmondville and 87.8 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.86 one way or $49.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmondville and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near New Paltz

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

13 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

22 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

61 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

64 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmondville and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 140.72 mi (226.46 km).

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#1 Richmondville

Village in Schoharie County, New York, USA

Population2,457
Coordinates42.6342400, -74.5640300
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmondville (-74.56403, 42.63424)
End: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.46 L · about $24.86
Round trip
$49.71
12.4 gal · 46.92 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $24.86 $49.71
Mid-grade $4.48 $27.78 $55.56
Premium $4.86 $30.14 $60.28
Diesel $4.69 $29.10 $58.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmondville and Brooklyn. The current time is 03:28:18.

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.