How far is Riverdale, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Riverdale and Brooklyn is 17.45 miles (28.09 km).
Flight distance from Riverdale, NY to Brooklyn, NY is 17.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Riverdale, New York to Brooklyn, New York is: 21.44 miles (34.5 km) by car.
Driving from Riverdale to Brooklyn will take approximately 00 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Riverdale
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°54'2"N 73°54'23"W |
| Latitude | 40.9005600 |
| Longitude | -73.9063900 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City. It is located in the southeastern part of the city. Brooklyn is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Brooklyn Bridge and the Brooklyn Museum.
| Population | 2577000 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°39'0"N 73°56'58"W |
| Latitude | 40.6501000 |
| Longitude | -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Brooklyn: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499,40.650105)
Estimated Travel Time Between Riverdale and Brooklyn
The distance between Riverdale and Brooklyn is 35 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 23 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Riverdale and Brooklyn. The current time is 10:08:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.86 liters (0.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Riverdale and Brooklyn.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Riverdale to Brooklyn is $2.85 (diesel $3.55).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $2.85 | $3.23 | $3.51 | $3.55 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 24, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Riverdale and Brooklyn (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Riverdale 11.49 miles (18 km)
Driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Riverdale 5.28 miles (9 km)
