Distance from Queens to Brooklyn (United States)

The distance between Queens, New York and Brooklyn, New York is 10 kilometers (6 miles).

Queens, New York, United States

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Queens and Brooklyn are two of the five boroughs of New York City, located on Long Island, connected by various bridges and tunnels. The straight-line distance between them is 10 kilometers, heading west.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Queens at 13 meters above sea level and Brooklyn at 18 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Queens to Brooklyn typically involves taking the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, passing through neighborhoods like Williamsburg and Greenpoint, offering views of the East River.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Brooklyn Bridge, Prospect Park, Williamsburg, Greenpoint.

Travel information

Summary

Traveling from Queens to Brooklyn involves crossing the East River, with views of Manhattan, passing iconic sites like the Brooklyn Bridge.

Best time to travel

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

Climate

Brooklyn's climate is similar to Queens, with hot summers and cold winters, both experiencing moderate rainfall throughout the year.

Accessibility

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

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 2-3 hours
Bicycle 1-2 hours
Motorcycle 30-45 minutes
Car 30-45 minutes
Helicopter 1-5 minutes
Speed Time
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Queens, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.6815° N 73.8365° W

Elevation: 13 m (43 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 Queens

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Queens to New York City 15 km
From Queens to Los Angeles 3,959 km
From Queens to Chicago 1,163 km
From Queens to Houston 2,294 km
From Queens to Phoenix 3,465 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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