How far is West Nyack, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from West Nyack, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.63 mi
01h 21m
Flight
30.87 mi
49.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.87 mi
Kilometers
49.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.63 mi
Kilometers
62.17 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sat, Apr 18, 12:17 PM EDT
Return by in West Nyack
Sat, Apr 18, 1:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Nyack
2026-04-18T10:55
Arrive Brooklyn
Sat, Apr 18, 12:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Nyack
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From West Nyack
20.1 mi
00h 40m
To Brooklyn
18.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Nyack and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    26 m · 9 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Strawtown Road

    886 ft · 28 sec · Strawtown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Nyack Road

    1345 ft · 42 sec · West Nyack Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Crosfield Avenue

    1015 ft · 45 sec · Crosfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosfield Avenue

    59 m · 11 sec · Crosfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Route 59

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 59

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward New York

    1330 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    18.6 mi · 26 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 West Nyack 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
19.1 mi · 49%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
5.73 mi · 15%
Major Deegan Expressway
2.81 mi · 7%
Washington Avenue
2.4 mi · 6%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 6%
Grand Central Parkway
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

18.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 40m from West Nyack
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Nyack 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 West Nyack to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 20.1 miles from West Nyack and 18.6 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Nyack and Partly 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 10.2 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 9.7 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 13.8 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 9.7 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 West Nyack and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 30.87 mi (49.68 km).

West Nyack

#1 West Nyack

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

Population3,439
Coordinates41.0964900, -73.9729200
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-73.972876, 41.096349)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.16 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.90
2.72 gal · 10.32 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.45 $10.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.09 $12.19
Premium $4.86 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $4.69 $6.38 $12.77

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Nyack and Brooklyn. The current time is 10:55:21.

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.