Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Evening in Brooklyn on Friday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Jackson Heights, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
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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Jackson Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Jackson Heights, NY covers 11 miles and takes about 23m 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, Washington Avenue, Northern Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Brooklyn, NY
Full guide →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
- • Brooklyn Bridge — bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
- • Brooklyn Museum — art museum in Brooklyn, New York
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Jackson Heights, NY covers 11 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.2 miles in near Rogers Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 11 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rogers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Washington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Washington Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
8
10 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 25A East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 25A East
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 Brooklyn, NY to Jackson Heights, NY, road signs begin pointing toward La Guardia Airport along the way.
La Guardia Airport
4.6 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Flushing Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rogers Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Caton Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 5.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Jackson Heights, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft
·
21 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Snyder Avenue
3
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Caton Avenue
6
Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto Classon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Classon Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Kent Avenue
227 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kent Avenue
11
Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Williamsburg Street East
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
13
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
258 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NY 25A East
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern Boulevard
18
Turn left onto 81st Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
81st Street
19
Turn right onto 32nd Avenue
254 ft
·
15 sec
·
32nd Avenue
20
Turn right onto 82nd Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
82nd Street
21
Arrive at destination
82nd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.62 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Jackson Heights, NY
Evening in Jackson Heights on Friday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
19 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
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 Brooklyn, NY to Jackson Heights, NY covers 11 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Washington Avenue, Northern Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Brooklyn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.81 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 11 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rogers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Washington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Brooklyn, NY to Jackson Heights, NY, road signs begin pointing toward La Guardia Airport along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Castle Clinton National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
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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