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Cities Near Brooklyn

Cities near Brooklyn, New York: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including East Orange, Kings Bridge, Hempstead. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Brooklyn, New York is East Orange, about 16 mi (25 km) away — roughly 30 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
East Orange16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Kings Bridge16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Hempstead18 mi / 29 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Perth Amboy19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
White Plains28 mi / 45 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Parsippany29 mi / 46 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Brentwood38 mi / 61 km1 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip
North Stamford40 mi / 64 km1 hr 11 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakewood41 mi / 65 km1 hr 13 minDrive/railDay trip
Fairfield49 mi / 79 km1 hr 28 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Brooklyn

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: East Orange, Kings Bridge, Hempstead, Perth Amboy, White Plains. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Brooklyn include East Orange, Kings Bridge, Hempstead, Perth Amboy, White Plains. The closest is East Orange, about 16 miles (25 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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