How far is Woodmere, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Woodmere, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.7 mi
00h 44m
Flight
12.48 mi
20.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.48 mi
Kilometers
20.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.7 mi
Kilometers
23.65 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Woodmere
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodmere
2026-04-19T01:01
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodmere
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From Woodmere
7.9 mi
00h 22m
To Brooklyn
6.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
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 Woodmere and Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodmere Boulevard

    713 ft · 24 sec · Woodmere Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Sunrise Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Sunrise Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodmere 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 32%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 26%
West Sunrise Highway
1.94 mi · 13%
Church Avenue
1.74 mi · 12%
Mill Road
1.68 mi · 11%
North Conduit Avenue
0.87 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

2.87 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 22m from Woodmere
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodmere 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 Woodmere to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Woodmere and 6.8 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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 Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 10.8 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 12.6 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 10.6 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 Jamaica.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodmere and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 12.48 mi (20.09 km).

Woodmere

#1 Woodmere

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population17,121
Coordinates40.6320500, -73.7126300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodmere Boulevard (-73.712553, 40.632082)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.96 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.17
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.08 $4.17
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.33 $4.66
Premium $4.86 $2.53 $5.06
Diesel $4.69 $2.44 $4.88

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 Woodmere and Brooklyn. The current time is 01:01:13.

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.