How far is Unionport, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Unionport, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.85 mi
00h 52m
Flight
13.3 mi
21.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.3 mi
Kilometers
21.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.85 mi
Kilometers
31.95 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Fri, Nov 6, 11:19 AM EST
Return by in Unionport
Fri, Nov 6, 12:12 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unionport
2026-11-06T10:27
Arrive Brooklyn
Fri, Nov 6, 11:19 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unionport
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
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From Unionport
9.2 mi
00h 26m
To Brooklyn
10.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bruckner Expressway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Bruckner Expressway

  2. 2

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  3. 3

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue

    745 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Williamsburg Street West

    1477 ft · 59 sec · Williamsburg Street West

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Flushing Avenue

    1375 ft · 35 sec · Flushing Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Empire Boulevard

    126 m · 19 sec · Empire Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Flatbush Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    955 ft · 13 sec · Caton Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1856 ft · 32 sec · Linden Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

    927 ft · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unionport 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
5.73 mi · 29%
Bruckner Expressway
4.15 mi · 21%
Washington Avenue
2.4 mi · 12%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 12%
Grand Central Parkway
0.82 mi · 4%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

5.73 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 26m from Unionport
Leave By
4:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Unionport and Rain near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Unionport and 10.7 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Unionport and Rain near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 6.3 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 5.9 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 Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unionport and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 13.3 mi (21.41 km).

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#1 Unionport

Situated in the southeastern section of Bronx County, New York, this residential neighborhood sits at a low elevation of approximately 36 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.8273200, -73.8501300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: I 278 West (-73.850123, 40.827292)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $3.03
Round trip
$6.05
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $3.03 $6.05
Mid-grade $4.88 $3.42 $6.83
Premium $5.28 $3.70 $7.39
Diesel $6.48 $4.53 $9.07

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Unionport and Brooklyn. The current time is 10:27:03.

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.