How far is South Huntington, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from South Huntington, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.55 mi
01h 12m
Flight
31.24 mi
50.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.24 mi
Kilometers
50.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.55 mi
Kilometers
60.43 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in South Huntington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Huntington
2026-04-19T00:08
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Huntington
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
South Hempstead
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From South Huntington
19.2 mi
00h 36m
To Brooklyn
18.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Huntington and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Melville Road

    1354 ft · 42 sec · Melville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Deepdale Drive

    2035 ft · 1 min · Deepdale Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    2011 ft · 1 min · New York Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Holland Street

    589 ft · 19 sec · Holland Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Walt Whitman Road

    43 m · 8 sec · Walt Whitman Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Walt Whitman Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Walt Whitman Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Broadhollow Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broadhollow Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadhollow Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Broadhollow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway

    824 ft · 14 sec · Broadway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    16.7 mi · 21 min · Southern State Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
16.7 mi · 44%
Belt Parkway
6.55 mi · 17%
Broadhollow Road
5.83 mi · 16%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 10%
Church Avenue
1.74 mi · 5%
Walt Whitman Road
1.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

16.7 mi · 00h 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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hempstead
00h 36m from South Huntington
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Huntington and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Huntington to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

South Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from South Huntington and 18.3 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Huntington and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near South Hempstead

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Hempstead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 14 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

South Hempstead
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hempstead.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Huntington and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 31.24 mi (50.27 km).

South Huntington

#1 South Huntington

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population9,422
Coordinates40.8237100, -73.3987300
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Melville Road (-73.398744, 40.823719)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.96 $11.92
Premium $4.86 $6.47 $12.93
Diesel $4.69 $6.24 $12.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Huntington and Brooklyn. The current time is 00:08:47.

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.