How far is Thurman, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Thurman, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.2 miles (320.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
237.29 mi
04h 24m
Flight
199.22 mi
320.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.22 mi
Kilometers
320.62 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.29 mi
Kilometers
381.88 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 PM EDT
Return by in Thurman
Thu, Apr 16, 7:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thurman
2026-04-16T10:30
Arrive Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thurman
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saugerties
NY

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

From Thurman
116.1 mi
02h 12m
To Brooklyn
121.2 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Johnsburg Road

    1 m · 1 sec · South Johnsburg Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Valley Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Valley Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Mountain Road

  4. 4

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Athol Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Athol Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Athol Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Athol Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 418

    2834 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 418

  8. 8

    Continue on River Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Richards Avenue

    83 m · 7 sec · Richards Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Water Street

    940 ft · 29 sec · Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Diamond Point-Bakers Crossing Road

    154 m · 12 sec · Diamond Point-Bakers Crossing Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1126 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Adirondack Northway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  18. 18

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  27. 27

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  28. 28

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  32. 32

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  33. 33

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  34. 34

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  35. 35

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  36. 36

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

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1856 ft · 32 sec · Linden Boulevard

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

    927 ft · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thurman 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
40 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 50%
Adirondack Northway
58.7 mi · 25%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 10%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 2%
Mountain Road
3.35 mi · 1%
River Street
2.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
199.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saugerties
02h 12m from Thurman
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thurman and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thurman to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saugerties is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Thurman and 121.2 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 199.2 miles (320.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.56 one way or $67.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Thurman and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Saugerties

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

17 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

23 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

41 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

65 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thurman and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 199.22 mi (320.62 km).

Thurman

#1 Thurman

Town in Warren County, New York, United States

Population1,181
Coordinates43.5334000, -73.9159600
Altitude401
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Road (-73.915945, 43.533394)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.7 L · about $33.56
Round trip
$67.11
16.74 gal · 63.4 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $33.56 $67.11
Mid-grade $4.48 $37.51 $75.01
Premium $4.86 $40.69 $81.37
Diesel $4.69 $39.29 $78.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Thurman and Brooklyn. The current time is 10:30:05.

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.