Origin
Baldwin Harbor, NY
Evening in Baldwin Harbor on Sunday
Local time
6:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baldwin Harbor, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
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6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baldwin Harbor, NY
Clément Proust
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Baldwin Harbor to Brooklyn, expect a straightforward 19.7-mile journey that takes approximately 57 minutes under typical conditions. Because this is a short, localized trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget about $3 for fuel, making this a very economical transit. Since the route relies entirely on local roads, you will spend your time navigating through suburban and urban environments rather than open highways. It is a practical commute that offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it is most convenient for your plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.7 miles from Baldwin Harbor, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, as the route relies on surface streets like Brower Avenue, Oceanside Road, and Foxhurst Road. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Brower Avenue, you should anticipate frequent stops and continuous maneuvering through intersections. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this path is defined by the constant rhythm of local traffic and neighborhood navigation. Staying alert is key, as the character of the road remains consistent and technical throughout the entire 57-minute duration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Foxhurst Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 19.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Foxhurst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Long Beach Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Foxhurst Road
Turn left onto Foxhurst Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Long Beach Road
At end of road, turn right onto Long Beach Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
6
10 mi into trip
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~15m in
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BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.9 mi into trip
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~19m in
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Baldwin Harbor, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
8 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Belt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Brower Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin Harbor, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Atlantic Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
Use the none lane.
2
Continue on Brower Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Brower Avenue
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on Brower Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Brower Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto Oceanside Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Oceanside Road
5
Turn left onto Foxhurst Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Foxhurst Road
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn right onto Long Beach Road
330 ft
·
7 sec
·
Long Beach Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue
200 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Centre Avenue
9
Turn left onto NY 27
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
11
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
15
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the none lane.
17
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of this 19.7-mile route, you have the advantage of total scheduling freedom. Aim to depart outside of peak congestion hours to ensure your travel time stays closer to the 57-minute estimate. Since there are 0 planned stops in the itinerary, you can easily adjust your pace to suit your personal comfort or traffic flow. Keep in mind that because you are strictly on local roads, fuel efficiency may vary compared to highway driving, though the $3 fuel cost remains a reliable baseline. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the turns on Brower Avenue and Oceanside Road before you start, as the lack of highway stretches means you will be navigating surface streets for the duration of your trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.7 miles from Baldwin Harbor, NY, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19.3 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.7 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Baldwin Harbor, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Baldwin Harbor, NY
This is one driving day of about 19.3 miles and 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baldwin Harbor, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 5.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.7 mi from Baldwin Harbor, NY · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.7 miles from Baldwin Harbor, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooklyn, NY
The final approach into Brooklyn, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brooklyn, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| premium | $4.88 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
6:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
57°F
Jamaica, NY
10 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Baldwin Harbor, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 19.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway, Linden Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Baldwin Harbor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 19.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Foxhurst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Long Beach Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Baldwin Harbor, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
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