Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
11.5 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Seaside, NY
Peter Olexa
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Seaside, NY covers 11.5 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beach Channel Drive, Flatbush Avenue, Utica Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on Beach Channel Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 11.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Snyder Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.3 miles (Church Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 right onto Church Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Utica Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Rockaway Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Channel Drive | 3.2 mi | 8m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Utica Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge | 1 mi | 1m |
| Church Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 31st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Seaside Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Seaside, NY.
Start on Nostrand Avenue
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
Turn left onto East 31st Street
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Turn right onto Utica Avenue
Turn slight left onto Flatbush Avenue
Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive
Turn right onto Seaside Avenue
Turn right onto Rockaway Freeway
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Brooklyn on Thursday
Local time
11:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Seaside on Thursday
Local time
11:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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.
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