Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Photo: Cristian Pedroso
Navigating the 13.3 miles between Corona and Brooklyn is a straightforward intra-city journey that you can easily complete in about 39 minutes. Since this is a local trip entirely within the Northeast, you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays or managing long-haul logistics. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical drive for a single day. You will primarily utilize local surface streets like 108th Street, Otis Avenue, and the Horace Harding Expressway to navigate between these two boroughs. Because there is no highway travel involved, this route is best viewed as a practical connection rather than a traditional road trip. It serves as a reliable way to transition between these two areas without the complexity of major interstate congestion.
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
6.3 miles from Corona, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition off the Horace Harding Expressway and onto neighborhood streets. This route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating urban infrastructure for the entire 13.3-mile duration. Because there is no long-distance highway cruising, your longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on 108th Street, keeping the driving experience very active. You should be prepared for frequent stops and turns rather than long, monotonous stretches of road. The character of the drive is strictly local, reflecting the dense, stop-and-go nature of city navigation.
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 1 miles in near Horace Harding Expressway.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 12.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Horace Harding Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Horace Harding Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward East New York Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Between Corona, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike.
Jackie Robinson Parkway West
Union Turnpike
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Church Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 108th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Horace Harding Expressway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Corona, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
Start on 45th Avenue
Turn right onto 108th Street
Turn left onto Horace Harding Expressway
Take the ramp
Merge onto GCP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on JR
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
Continue on East New York Avenue
Continue on Pacific Street
Turn left onto Sackman Street
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
Continue on Tapscott Street
Continue on Kings Highway
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
Turn right onto NY 27
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
Arrive at destination
Since this is a short, 39-minute drive, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should anticipate typical city traffic patterns. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops along the way, as the distance is short enough to drive through in one go. Keep in mind that because this route relies entirely on local roads, your travel time can fluctuate depending on local conditions and intersection congestion. A concrete tip for this trip is to keep your navigation app active even for this short distance, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can make it easy to miss a street. Budgeting $2 for fuel is more than sufficient for this brief journey, allowing you to focus entirely on navigating the turns ahead.
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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 12.7 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.3 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Corona, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corona, NY
This is one driving day of about 12.7 miles and 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.3 mi from Corona, NY · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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.
A short stop after about 12.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 6.3 miles from Corona, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| premium | $4.88 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Corona on Saturday
Local time
8:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
8:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
57°F
Richmond Hill, NY
6 mi in
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.
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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