Origin
Corona, NY
Evening in Corona on Sunday
Local time
6:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corona, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corona, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
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 .
Drive Character
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.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 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 4.8 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 1 miles in near Horace Harding Expressway.
Route Complexity
8/10
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Horace Harding Expressway
Turn left onto Horace Harding Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / none lanes.
8
3.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turn...
9
3.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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
Use the none lane.
Exit 14
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
7
8.6 mi into trip
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~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward East New York Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East New York Avenue
6
11.5 mi into trip
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~22m in
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Utica Avenue
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Corona, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike.
Jackie Robinson Parkway West
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
Union Turnpike
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Jackie Robinson Parkway
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corona, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on 45th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
45th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 108th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
108th Street
3
Turn left onto Horace Harding Expressway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Horace Harding Expressway
Use the straight / left / none lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway
5
Merge onto GCP
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 14
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
14
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
16
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
17
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
Use the none lane.
18
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
20
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the none lane.
21
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
23
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
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.
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 6.3 miles from Corona, NY, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.8 miles.
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.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Corona, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corona, NY
This is one driving day of about 12.7 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Corona, 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.
The longest stretch is on Jackie Robinson Parkway for about 4.8 miles.
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.3 miles from Corona, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooklyn, NY
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| 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.
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
6:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
25m 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 Corona, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 12.7 miles and takes about 25m 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, East New York Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Corona, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.07 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 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.
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.
Between Corona, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike.
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