How far is Woodbury, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Woodbury, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
36.11 mi
01h 04m
Flight
27.99 mi
45.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.99 mi
Kilometers
45.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.11 mi
Kilometers
58.12 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 10:56 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-19T09:52
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 10:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Woodbury
15.7 mi
00h 32m
To Brooklyn
20.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodbury Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Woodbury Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Jericho Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road

    724 ft · 21 sec · Store Hill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York

    1965 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Long Island Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Service Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    1289 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    7 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn

    1962 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2306 ft · 53 sec · Linden Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Utica Avenue

    754 ft · 19 sec · Utica Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 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 Woodbury 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
7.36 mi · 20%
Jericho Turnpike
5.32 mi · 15%
Long Island Expressway
5.06 mi · 14%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 13%
Northern State Parkway
2.34 mi · 6%
East New York Avenue
1.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Continue on Grand Central Parkway

6.98 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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 32m from Woodbury
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Woodbury and 20.4 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Lake Success
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 27.99 mi (45.05 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

Hamlet within the town of Oyster Bay, New York

Population11,058
Coordinates40.8256500, -73.4676200
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury Road (-73.467864, 40.826106)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.69 $11.38
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.35
Diesel $4.69 $5.96 $11.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Brooklyn. The current time is 09:52:13.

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.