How far is Sparkill, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Sparkill, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.26 mi
01h 16m
Flight
26.36 mi
42.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.36 mi
Kilometers
42.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.26 mi
Kilometers
51.91 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Tue, Nov 10, 11:59 AM EST
Return by in Sparkill
Tue, Nov 10, 1:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sparkill
2026-11-10T10:42
Arrive Brooklyn
Tue, Nov 10, 11:59 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sparkill
9:30 PM EST
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Sparkill
16.8 mi
00h 38m
To Brooklyn
15.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Piermont Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Piermont Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Valentine Avenue

    1031 ft · 28 sec · Valentine Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Valentine Avenue

    927 ft · 18 sec · Valentine Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Route 9W

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Route 9W

  6. 6

    Continue on Palisades Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Palisades Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Palisades Parkway South, Palisades Scenic Byway

    940 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2776 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  11. 11

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens

    2122 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue

    745 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Williamsburg Street West

    1477 ft · 59 sec · Williamsburg Street West

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Flushing Avenue

    1375 ft · 35 sec · Flushing Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Empire Boulevard

    126 m · 19 sec · Empire Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Flatbush Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    955 ft · 13 sec · Caton Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1856 ft · 32 sec · Linden Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

    927 ft · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
10.9 mi · 34%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
5.73 mi · 18%
Major Deegan Expressway
2.81 mi · 9%
Washington Avenue
2.4 mi · 7%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 7%
Route 9W
2.18 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

10.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 38m from Sparkill
Leave By
3:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sparkill 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 Sparkill to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Sparkill and 15.4 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 8.9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sparkill and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.42 km).

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#1 Sparkill

Positioned within the Town of Orangetown in Rockland County, New York, this hamlet rests at an elevation of approximately 52 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.0312100, -73.9270800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.927125, 41.031237)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.72
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.26 $4.86 $9.72
Mid-grade $4.82 $5.49 $10.99
Premium $5.22 $5.95 $11.89
Diesel $6.44 $7.34 $14.68

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Sparkill and Brooklyn. The current time is 10:42:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.