How far is Saugerties, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Saugerties, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
119.93 mi
02h 28m
Flight
98.63 mi
158.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.63 mi
Kilometers
158.73 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.93 mi
Kilometers
193.01 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 22, 5:37 PM EDT
Return by in Saugerties
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saugerties
2026-04-22T15:09
Arrive Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 22, 5:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saugerties
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
Central Valley
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Saugerties
57.5 mi
01h 14m
To Brooklyn
62.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    96 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    132 m · 15 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Ulster Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Ulster Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1112 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  16. 16

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  17. 17

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  22. 22

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  24. 24

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

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

    1954 ft · 49 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1449 ft · 49 sec · Caton Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue

    702 ft · 21 sec · Coney Island Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saugerties 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
70.5 mi · 59%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 19%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 4%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 2%
Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
2.52 mi · 2%
Holland Tunnel
1.92 mi · 2%
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 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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
98.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central Valley
01h 14m from Saugerties
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Saugerties 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 Saugerties to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Central Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Saugerties and 62.4 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Saugerties and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Central Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Central Valley, 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 Central Valley.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

44 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

48 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

54 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saugerties and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 98.63 mi (158.73 km).

Saugerties

#1 Saugerties

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

Population19,002
Coordinates42.0775900, -73.9529100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.952937, 42.077648)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.02 L · about $16.96
Round trip
$33.92
8.46 gal · 32.04 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.96 $33.92
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.95 $37.91
Premium $4.86 $20.56 $41.12
Diesel $4.69 $19.86 $39.71

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Saugerties and Brooklyn. The current time is 15:09:25.

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.