Origin
Borough Park, NY
Evening in Borough Park on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Borough Park, NY to Bedford, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Borough Park, NY
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Bedford, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Borough Park, NY to Bedford, NY covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Utrecht Avenue, Fort Hamilton Parkway, Caton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.81 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
26.8 miles from Borough Park, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 53.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Utrecht Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Borough Park, NY to Bedford, NY is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Borough Park, NY to Bedford, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Utrecht Avenue | — | — |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | — | — |
| Caton Avenue | — | — |
| McDonald Avenue | — | — |
| Terrace Place | — | — |
| 18th Street | — | — |
| NY 27 West | — | — |
| Prospect Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
New Utrecht Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Bedford, NY.
1
Start on 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
12th Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto New Utrecht Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New Utrecht Avenue
3
Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
4
Continue on Caton Avenue
499 ft
·
19 sec
·
Caton Avenue
5
Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
McDonald Avenue
6
Turn right onto Terrace Place
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Terrace Place
7
Turn left onto 18th Street
236 ft
·
15 sec
·
18th Street
8
Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway
9
Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Expressway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
11
Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
15
Keep slight right to continue on NY 25A East
259 ft
·
8 sec
·
NY 25A East
16
Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Northern Boulevard
17
Take the ramp slight left toward I 678: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Whitestone Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 678: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Whitestone Bridge
18
Merge slight right onto Whitestone Expressway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
19
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
20
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
21
Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 684 North: Brewster
23
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
12 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward NY 172: Mount Kisco, Bedford
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
NY 172: Mount Kisco, Bedford
25
Turn right onto South Bedford Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bedford Road
26
Turn left onto Old Post Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Post Road
27
Keep slight left to continue on Old Post Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Post Road
28
Turn right onto Court Road
141 ft
·
4 sec
·
Court Road
29
Arrive at your destination
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 26.8 miles from Borough Park, NY, or about 41m into the drive.
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 12 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.8 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bedford, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Borough Park, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Borough Park, NY
This is one driving day of about 53.5 miles and 1h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Borough Park, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Borough Park, NY · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Borough Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bedford, NY
The final approach into Bedford, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.81 one way
$17.61 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.52 | $19.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Bedford, NY
Evening in Bedford on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Mount Vernon, NY
27 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 23m 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 Borough Park, NY to Bedford, NY covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Utrecht Avenue, Fort Hamilton Parkway, Caton Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 miles from Borough Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.81 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.
The drive from Borough Park, NY to Bedford, NY is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Borough Park, NY to Bedford, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Borough Park, NY to Bedford, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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