Spanning just 14.1 miles, this short trek from Brooklyn to Queens Village is a quintessential Northeast local drive. You can easily complete the journey in about 27 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is straightforward, as you will likely spend only about $2 on fuel for the entire distance. Since this route stays entirely within New York, you won't need to worry about crossing regional boundaries or adjusting for different driving cultures. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between two major borough hubs that serves as a simple transit rather than an epic road adventure.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through neighborhood streets, relying primarily on Snyder Avenue, East 31st Street, and Church Avenue to reach your destination. Because the path is entirely urban, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road to settle into. Instead, you should prepare for constant maneuvering and stop-and-go conditions typical of a densely populated city environment. Staying alert is essential, as the road personality remains strictly local and technical from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jackie Robinson Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jackie Robinson Parkway and Grand Central 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.
Driving Effort8/10
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 14.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Snyder Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Snyder Avenue
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
Navigation decision point
9
9.2 mi into trip|~18m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8E
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long...
8
12.8 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North, NY 25: Clearview Expressway, Bronx, Hillside Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward I 295 North, NY 25: Clearview Expressway...
8
12.9 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward NY 25
6
13.1 mi into trip|~25m in|NY 25 / Hillside Avenue
Turn left onto NY 25 / Hillside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Queens Village, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island and Bronx.
Grand Central Parkway East
9.2 mi in|~18m
Eastern Long Island
9.2 mi in|~18m
Bronx
12.8 mi in|~24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jackie Robinson Parkway
5 mi
9m
Grand Central Parkway
3.2 mi
4m
Church Avenue
1.4 mi
3m
Kings Highway
0.7 mi
1m
Eastern Parkway
0.7 mi
1m
Hillside Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
East New York Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Jackie Robinson Parkway
— 5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Queens Village, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft·24 sec·Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
269 ft·17 sec·Snyder Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 31st Street
0.1 mi·34 sec·East 31st Street
4
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.4 mi·3 min·Church Avenue
5
Turn left onto Kings Highway
0.7 mi·1 min·Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi·22 sec·Tapscott Street
7
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi·34 sec·Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Dean Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·Dean Street
10
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
0.3 mi·45 sec·East New York Avenue
11
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi·19 sec·Jamaica Avenue
12
Turn left onto JR
5.0 mi·9 min·Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·57 sec
Exit 8EToward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto GCP
3.2 mi·4 min·Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 21Toward I 295 North, NY 25: Clearview Expressway, Bronx, Hillside AvenueUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward NY 25Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi·1 min·Hillside Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Springfield Boulevard
0.3 mi·33 sec·Springfield Boulevard
19
Turn right onto 90th Avenue
16 ft·0 sec·90th Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
90th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.32 one way
$4.64 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg5 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$2.51
$5.02
premium
$4.92
$2.73
$5.47
diesel
$5.61
$3.11
$6.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 60% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
4.2
0
$1.48
$0.68
Efficient EV
3.5
0
$1.23
$0.56
EV Truck/SUV
5.6
0
$1.97
$0.90
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Night
in Brooklyn on Friday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
S 12 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 2:55PM EDT until April 14 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Queens Village, NY
Night
in Queens Village on Friday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
24 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
27m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Queens Village, NY covers 14.1 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jackie Robinson Parkway, Grand Central Parkway, Church Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 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 $2.32 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 14 decision points packed into just 14.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Snyder Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Queens Village, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island and Bronx.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. 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.
