How far is West Sparta, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
The driving distance from West Sparta, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 311.1 miles (500.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240 miles (386.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Sparta and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Sparta and Brooklyn.
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Start on East View Road
46 m · 7 sec · East View Road
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Turn straight onto Dansville-Mount Morris Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Dansville-Mount Morris Road
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Continue on Foster Wheeler Road
2361 ft · 52 sec · Foster Wheeler Road
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Turn right onto Commerce Drive
124 m · 14 sec · Commerce Drive
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Take the ramp left
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
23.7 mi · 27 min · Genesee Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Continue on Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
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Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
1865 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
1371 ft · 35 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 · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Caton Avenue
1449 ft · 49 sec · Caton Avenue
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Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
702 ft · 21 sec · Coney Island Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
78 m · 9 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 West Sparta and Brooklyn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Sparta 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 West Sparta to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 311.1 miles (500.6 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.3 miles from West Sparta and 155.7 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240 miles (386.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.1 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 6:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.02 one way or $88.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Sparta and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Sparta and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 240.04 mi (386.3 km).
#1 West Sparta
City in Livingston County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,226 |
| Coordinates | 42.6270100, -77.7730500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $44.02 | $88.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $49.20 | $98.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $53.37 | $106.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $51.54 | $103.08 |
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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