Origin
Glen Head, NY
Evening in Glen Head on Sunday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glen Head, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
58m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
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6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Head, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
The drive from Glen Head, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 25.5 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Glen Head Road, Greenvale Glen Cove Road, Glen Cove Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.15 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
12.7 miles from Glen Head, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 25.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Glen Head Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Glen Head, NY to Brooklyn, NY is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glen Head, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Head Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greenvale Glen Cove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glen Cove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northern Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Searingtown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Service Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shelter Rock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| N West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Glen Head Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Head, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on the route
59 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Glen Head Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Glen Head Road
3
Turn slight right
138 ft
·
5 sec
4
Turn slight right onto Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenvale Glen Cove Road
5
Continue on Glen Cove Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Cove Road
6
Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Searingtown Road
8
Turn right onto North Service Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Service Road
9
Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
10
Take the ramp right toward N West: New York
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
N West: New York
11
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
12
Continue on Grand Central Parkway
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
13
Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Brooklyn
14
Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
15
Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
East New York Avenue
16
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
17
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
18
Continue on Pacific Street
463 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pacific Street
19
Turn left onto Sackman Street
364 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sackman Street
20
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
21
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Howard Avenue
22
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Tapscott Street
23
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Kings Highway
24
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
5 sec
25
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
377 ft
·
13 sec
·
Kings Highway
26
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
27
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
28
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
29
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
256 ft
·
9 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 12.7 miles from Glen Head, NY, or about 29m into the drive.
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 25.5 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.7 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
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 Glen Head, 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 Glen Head, NY
This is one driving day of about 25.5 miles and 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Glen Head, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.7 mi from Glen Head, NY · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.7 miles from Glen Head, 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
$4.15 one way
$8.30 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| premium | $4.88 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
57°F
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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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
58m 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 Glen Head, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 25.5 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Glen Head Road, Greenvale Glen Cove Road, Glen Cove Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Glen Head, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.15 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.
The drive from Glen Head, NY to Brooklyn, NY is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glen Head, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Glen Head, NY to Brooklyn, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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