Origin
Hicksville, NY
Night in Hicksville on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hicksville, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
45m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hicksville, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hicksville to Brooklyn covers a compact 29.1-mile distance that typically takes about 58 minutes to complete. Because this is a short trip within the Northeast, you can easily handle the transit as a one-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel for the journey, making it a very affordable transit option. You will navigate primarily through local streets like Herzog Place, Nelson Avenue, and Duffy Avenue rather than utilizing major highways. This route is best suited for those who prefer a straightforward, local commute over high-speed interstate driving.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13.8 miles from Hicksville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With a highway share of 0%, this route avoids monotonous interstate stretches entirely in favor of neighborhood and local road navigation. You will find that there is no long, uninterrupted stretch of road, as the route is defined by consistent turns and local navigation. The character of the drive remains steady and technical throughout the entire 29.1-mile journey. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that requires navigating through multiple local thoroughfares rather than cruising at high speeds.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 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 0.1 miles in near Herzog Place.
Route Complexity
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Herzog Place): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Herzog Place
Turn right onto Herzog Place
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit 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 Hicksville, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
So West: New York
8.9 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Southern State Parkway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Front Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| NY 106 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 6.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hicksville, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on NY 107
285 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Broadway
2
Turn right onto Herzog Place
353 ft
·
11 sec
·
Herzog Place
3
Continue on Nelson Avenue
359 ft
·
12 sec
·
Nelson Avenue
4
Turn right onto Duffy Avenue
304 ft
·
10 sec
·
Duffy Avenue
5
Turn left onto NY 106
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 106
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto NY 24
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto NY 102
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Front Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SO West: New York
10
Merge onto SO
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
16
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Boulevard
18
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 58-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though local traffic patterns should be your primary consideration. Because the entire route consists of local roads, there are no highway rest stops to plan for, so ensure you have enough fuel before you leave Hicksville to cover the $5 estimated cost. You won't need to schedule any formal stops along the way, allowing you to complete the trip in one efficient push. A specific tip for this route: keep your navigation app active and ready, as the turn-heavy nature of Herzog Place and the surrounding local streets can be easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention to your turns.
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 13.8 miles from Hicksville, NY, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.5 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 27.6 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.8 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Hicksville, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hicksville, NY
This is one driving day of about 27.6 miles and 45m.
At 27.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Belt Parkway for about 6.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.8 mi from Hicksville, NY · 22m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from Hicksville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooklyn, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brooklyn, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.09 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.91 | $9.83 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Hempstead Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Night in Brooklyn on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 3 to 12 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM 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
34 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
45m 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 Hicksville, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 27.6 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Parkway, Southern State Parkway, Linden Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Hicksville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.54 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 15 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Herzog Place): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (NY 24 / Hempstead Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hicksville, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
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