Origin
Eltingville, NY
Late night in Eltingville on Saturday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eltingville, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eltingville, NY
Peter Olexa
Brooklyn, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Eltingville, NY to Brooklyn, NY is 16.7 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing ample time for your destination activities. You'll primarily be on major roadways, so expect typical urban traffic patterns rather than scenic byways. Consider this trip when you need a quick hop between boroughs without a significant time commitment.
About the Cities
Arriving in Brooklyn, NY
Full guide →Founded 1634
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' with 41% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Staten Island Expressway, Forest Hill Road, and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 3.9 miles on the Staten Island Expressway. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and more localized road conditions as you approach your destination. The character of the drive will shift from a more open expressway feel to potentially busier urban streets.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Staten Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 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 5 miles in near South Gannon Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (South Gannon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (I 278 / Staten Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 278 / Staten Island Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
South Gannon Avenue
Turn right onto South Gannon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 278 / Staten Island Expressway
Merge onto I 278 / Staten Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 278 / Staten Island Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Staten Island Expressway toward Upper Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Upper Level
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 278 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward I 278 East
8
12 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Eltingville, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Upper Level along the way.
Upper Level
8.9 mi in
|
~18m
|
via I 278
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Forest Hill Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 2 mi | 4m |
| Church Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Richmond Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Gannon Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Staten Island Expressway
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eltingville, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Richmond Avenue
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Richmond Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto Forest Hill Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Forest Hill Road
3
Continue on Woolley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Woolley Avenue
4
Turn right onto South Gannon Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gannon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
6
Merge onto I 278
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
8
Continue on I 278
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
9
Continue on I 278
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 18
Toward I 278 East
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right
145 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
13
Turn straight onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto 39th Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
39th Street
15
Turn left onto 14th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
14th Avenue
16
Continue on Church Avenue
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Late night in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
39 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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 Eltingville, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 16.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Staten Island Expressway, Forest Hill Road, Fort Hamilton Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Eltingville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.75 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 12 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (South Gannon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (I 278 / Staten Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 278 / Staten Island Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Eltingville, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Upper Level along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Governors Island National Monument, Statue Of Liberty National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument. 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.
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