Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
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Albertson, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Albertson, NY covers 21.1 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Central Parkway, Jackie Robinson Parkway, Northern State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on Grand Central Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Founded 1634
Brooklyn, the "Borough of Homes and Churches," is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It used to be a separate city, and still feels much like one. It has about 2.5 million inhabitants. If separated from the rest of New York City, Brooklyn would be the 4th most populous American city. Brooklyn is on the westernmost point of Long Island and shares a land boundary with Queens, which partially encircles Brooklyn to the north, east and south; Manhattan lies across the East River to the west and north of Brooklyn, and Staten Island is across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the southwest. Brooklyn is enjoying a period of growth and affluence not seen since before World War II. The Brooklyn Academy of Music boasts world-class theater performances, and the nearby Barclays Center is the home of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets.
Top landmarks
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 37m highway drive covering 21.1 miles, with most of the trip on Grand Central Parkway and Jackie Robinson Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.8 miles on Grand Central Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Jackie Robinson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Snyder Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Snyder Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East 31st Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Willis Avenue South, Mineola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Albertson, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
Grand Central Parkway East
Eastern Long Island
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 5 mi | 9m |
| Northern State Parkway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Church Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Kings Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Willis Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East New York Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Albertson, NY.
Start on Nostrand Avenue
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
Turn left onto East 31st Street
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Turn left onto Kings Highway
Continue on Tapscott Street
Continue on Howard Avenue
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
Turn right onto Dean Street
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
Turn left onto JR
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto GCP
Continue on N
Take the exit
Turn right onto Willis Avenue
Turn left onto Plainfield Road
Turn right onto Berry Place
Turn left onto Woodhollow Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Albertson on Saturday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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