How far is Yonkers, NY from Brooklyn Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Brooklyn Heights, NY is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.09 mi
00h 39m
Flight
17.03 mi
27.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.03 mi
Kilometers
27.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.09 mi
Kilometers
30.73 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Heights
Tue, Nov 10, 12:55 PM EST
Return by in Yonkers
Tue, Nov 10, 1:34 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-11-10T12:15
Arrive Brooklyn Heights
Tue, Nov 10, 12:55 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EST

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

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

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
Manhattan
NY

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

From Yonkers
9.6 mi
00h 19m
To Brooklyn Heights
9.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
Brooklyn Heights Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Tuesday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Brooklyn Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan

    838 ft · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · West Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Chambers Street

    2886 ft · 2 min · Chambers Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    597 ft · 25 sec · Centre Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Brooklyn Bridge

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West

    845 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Henry Street

    1781 ft · 1 min · Henry Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pierrepont Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Pierrepont Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pierrepont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Brooklyn Heights.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Hudson Parkway
9.8 mi · 51%
South Broadway
2.14 mi · 11%
12th Avenue
1.77 mi · 9%
West Street
1.75 mi · 9%
Brooklyn Bridge
1.05 mi · 6%
West Side Highway
0.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Henry Hudson Parkway

Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

9.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 19m from Yonkers
Leave By
7:10 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Brooklyn Heights?

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Yonkers and 9.6 miles from Brooklyn Heights.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

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 Manhattan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.8 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 7.1 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 12.3 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 7.1 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 Manhattan.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Brooklyn Heights. Straight-line distance: 17.03 mi (27.41 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6953800, -73.9937500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Brooklyn Heights (-73.99375, 40.69538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.55 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.70
1.34 gal · 5.1 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Mid-grade $4.80 $3.21 $6.43
Premium $5.20 $3.48 $6.97
Diesel $6.43 $4.31 $8.62

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Brooklyn Heights. The current time is 12:15:19.

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.