Distance from Manhattan to Brooklyn (United States)

The distance between Manhattan, New York and Brooklyn, New York is 15 kilometers (9 miles).

Manhattan, New York, United States

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Manhattan and Brooklyn are two prominent boroughs of New York City, separated by the East River, with numerous bridges and tunnels connecting them. The straight-line distance between them is 15 kilometers, heading south.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Manhattan at 38 meters above sea level and Brooklyn at 18 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Manhattan to Brooklyn typically involves crossing the Brooklyn Bridge or Manhattan Bridge, passing through Lower Manhattan and into the heart of Brooklyn.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn Heights.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Manhattan to Brooklyn crosses the East River, highlighting landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge and the skyline of Lower Manhattan.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists, or winter for holiday events.

Climate

Brooklyn's climate is similar to Manhattan's, with both experiencing humid summers and cold winters, typical of the northeastern United States.

Accessibility

Brooklyn offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities similar to Manhattan, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 3-4 hours
Bicycle 1-2 hours
Motorcycle 30-45 minutes
Car 30-45 minutes
Helicopter 1-5 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Manhattan, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7834° N 73.9663° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)

Brooklyn, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.6501° N 73.9496° W

Elevation: 18 m (59 ft)

Other distances from Manhattan

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Manhattan to New York City 8 km
From Manhattan to Los Angeles 3,947 km
From Manhattan to Chicago 1,151 km
From Manhattan to Houston 2,289 km
From Manhattan to Phoenix 3,454 km

Other distances from Brooklyn

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Brooklyn to New York City 9 km
From Brooklyn to Los Angeles 3,950 km
From Brooklyn to Chicago 1,155 km
From Brooklyn to Houston 2,284 km
From Brooklyn to Phoenix 3,456 km

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Navi Mumbai, India Mumbai, India 15 km
Toronto, Canada Etobicoke, Canada 15 km
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Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico 14 km
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San Francisco, United States Oakland, United States 13 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Bradford, United Kingdom 13 km
Coyoacán, Mexico Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico 17 km

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