10 Cities Near Brooklyn + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Brooklyn, New York, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including East Orange, Kings Bridge, Hempstead.
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.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange | 16 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kings Bridge | 16 mi / 26 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hempstead | 18 mi / 29 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Perth Amboy | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| White Plains | 28 mi / 45 km | 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Parsippany | 29 mi / 46 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Brentwood | 38 mi / 61 km | 1 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| North Stamford | 40 mi / 64 km | 1 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lakewood | 41 mi / 65 km | 1 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Fairfield | 49 mi / 79 km | 1 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day 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.
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.