How far is Thiells, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
The driving distance from Thiells, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thiells and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thiells and Brooklyn.
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Start on Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
15 m · 2 sec · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
84 m · 8 sec · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 202
660 ft · 11 sec · Route 202
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Take the ramp slight right
1628 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany
1768 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.9 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector
8.1 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
131 m · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Laight Street
962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Street
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Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
1954 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Caton Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue
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Continue on Linden Boulevard
1856 ft · 32 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
927 ft · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thiells and Brooklyn.
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.
NJ 17 South
Merge slight left
9.35 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Thiells 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 Thiells to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 25.7 miles from Thiells and 21.2 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Thiells and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thiells and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 38.89 mi (62.59 km).
#1 Thiells
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
| Population | 5,032 |
| Coordinates | 41.2106500, -74.0176400 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.39 | $14.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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