Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
30m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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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Atlantic Beach, NY
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If you are looking to escape Brooklyn for the coast, this 16.3-mile trip to Atlantic Beach is a quick and straightforward journey. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 30 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. Since the drive is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or heavy fuel expenses, which should hover around $3. Your route will take you through the Northeast region, transitioning from the urban density of the city to the coastal atmosphere of Atlantic Beach. It is a practical, no-fuss commute that fits perfectly into a single day of travel.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
This 16.3-mile trek offers a mixed driving profile that keeps things interesting as you transition between local roads and faster thoroughfares. You will spend about 44% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the Nassau Expressway, Linden Boulevard, and Rockaway Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.9-mile segment on the Nassau Expressway, which allows for a bit of momentum before transitioning back to local streets. Expect a steady change in pace, as the route balances brief highway speeds with the necessary navigation of neighborhood corridors as you approach the coast.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
27 ft
Total Descent
63 ft
Highest Point
43 ft
~0.7 mi in
Elevation Range
48 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 9 decision points packed into just 16.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 2.1 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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
Merge onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 878 / Nassau Expressway toward NY 878 East: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto Nassau Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brooklyn, NY to Atlantic Beach, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Kennedy Airport along the way.
Kennedy Airport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau Expressway | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Park Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rockaway Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 31st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Atlantic Beach, NY.
Start on Nostrand Avenue
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
Turn left onto East 31st Street
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 878
Continue on NY 878
Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Nassau Expressway
Continue on Park Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.68 one way
$5.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brooklyn on Friday
Local time
3:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Atlantic Beach on Friday
Local time
3:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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.
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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