Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Manhattan, NY

Drive Time

45m

Distance

13.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 13.6 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Snyder Avenue, Rogers Avenue, Linden Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

6.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 13.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Snyder Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Snyder Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Rogers Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Linden Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Caton Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Flatbush Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Washington Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Flushing Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Classon Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Snyder Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Nostrand Avenue

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Turn right onto Snyder Avenue

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Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

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Turn left onto Linden Boulevard

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Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue

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Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue

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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Avenue

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Turn right onto Flushing Avenue

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Turn left onto Classon Avenue

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Turn left onto Kent Avenue

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Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East

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Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport

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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street

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Continue on I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street

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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan

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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward Van Dam Street

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Turn right onto Van Dam Street

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Continue on Van Dam Street

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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

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Continue on Queensboro Plaza

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Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level

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Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street West

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Turn left onto East 60th Street

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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

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Turn left onto East 72nd Street

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Turn right onto Madison Avenue

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Turn left onto East 85th Street

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Continue on 86th Street Transverse

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 6.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 22m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 13.6 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 6.8 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY

This is one driving day of about 13.6 miles and 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brooklyn, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

East Flatbush, NY

7 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Manhattan, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Manhattan, NY.

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.8 mi from Brooklyn, NY

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Flatbush, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$2.15	$4.29
midgrade	$4.48	$2.40	$4.80
premium	$4.86	$2.60	$5.21
diesel	$4.69	$2.51	$5.03

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 13.6 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Snyder Avenue, Rogers Avenue, Linden Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 6.8 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 $2.15 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.