Origin
Bensonhurst, NY
Evening in Bensonhurst on Wednesday
Local time
8:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensonhurst, NY to New York City, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bensonhurst, NY to New York City, NY covers 9.8 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Prospect Expressway, Bay Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.1 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
4.9 miles from Bensonhurst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 9.8 miles, with most of the trip on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Prospect Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 2.1 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Prospect Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near NY 27.
Route Complexity
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 9.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (NY 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.3 mi into trip
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~10m in
|
NY 27
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27 toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
9
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28B
Toward Brooklyn Bridge
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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Brooklyn Bridge
Merge onto Brooklyn Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Reade Street
Turn left onto Reade Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bensonhurst, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
Bronx
5.3 mi in
|
~10m
|
via NY 27
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Expressway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Bay Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| McDonald Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| NY 27 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Church Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 2.1 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensonhurst, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Bay Parkway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Bay Parkway
2
Turn slight left onto McDonald Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
McDonald Avenue
3
Turn right onto Church Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Church Avenue
4
Turn left onto NY 27
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
6
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 28B
Toward Brooklyn Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Bridge
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Reade Street
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Reade Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Broadway
139 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
13
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
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 4.9 miles from Bensonhurst, NY, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.1 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 9.8 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.9 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Bensonhurst, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bensonhurst, NY
This is one driving day of about 9.8 miles and 19m.
At 9.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway for about 2.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.9 mi from Bensonhurst, NY · 9m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.9 miles from Bensonhurst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New York City, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New York City, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.23 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
New York City, NY
Evening in New York City on Wednesday
Local time
8:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
30 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 Bensonhurst, NY to New York City, NY covers 9.8 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Prospect Expressway, Bay Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Bensonhurst, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.61 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 9.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (NY 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bensonhurst, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
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