Origin
Greenlawn, NY
Late night in Greenlawn on Friday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Greenlawn, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenlawn, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
This 38.7-mile drive from Greenlawn, NY, to Brooklyn, NY, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. With 78% of the journey on highways, it's a convenient option for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $6, making it an economical choice. You'll primarily navigate using East Jericho Turnpike and the Grand Central Parkway, with a significant portion on the Long Island Expressway. This route is entirely within New York, connecting two points within the Northeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 78% of the 38.7 miles on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.8 miles along East Jericho Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. As you transition onto the Grand Central Parkway and the Long Island Expressway, the character shifts to a more typical urban approach, characterized by increased traffic and multiple lanes. This route doesn't offer many opportunities for leisurely cruising, leaning more towards efficient travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Jericho Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Jericho Turnpike and Grand Central Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.7 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
18.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36
Toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
7
19.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the ramp toward N West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward N West: New York
7
29.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
7
34.6 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
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 Greenlawn, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward N West: New York along the way.
N West: New York
19.9 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Jericho Turnpike | 10.8 mi | 19m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Long Island Expressway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Broadway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Church Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
East Jericho Turnpike
— 10.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenlawn, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Smith Street
19 ft
·
3 sec
·
Smith Street
2
Turn right onto CR 86
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
3
Turn right onto NY 25
11 mi
·
19 min
·
East Jericho Turnpike
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Store Hill Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
6
Merge onto I 495
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Long Island Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 36
Toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on North Service Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Service Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward N West: New York
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto N
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on GCP
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
20
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
22
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
23
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
24
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
25
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
26
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
27
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
29
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Greenlawn, NY · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Greenlawn, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.37 one way
$12.74 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
East Jericho Turnpike
(10.8 mi)
$0.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Friday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
North Hills, NY
19 mi in
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
7 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
1h 5m 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 Greenlawn, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 38.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Jericho Turnpike, Grand Central Parkway, Long Island Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from Greenlawn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.37 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.7 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Greenlawn, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward N West: New York along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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