Origin
Kings Point, NY
Morning in Kings Point on Friday
Local time
7:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kings Point, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kings Point, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
This 22.5-mile drive from Kings Point, NY to Brooklyn, NY is a straightforward, local-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 54 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily using Middle Neck Road, Great Neck Road, and Northern Boulevard, with no highway segments to worry about. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, reflecting the short distance. Since it’s a local drive, expect a more connected-to-the-community feel rather than a vast, open-road experience. This route stays within the Northeast region, providing a consistent local driving environment throughout.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. You won't encounter long stretches of uninterrupted driving; instead, anticipate frequent turns and interactions with local traffic patterns. The main roads guiding you, Middle Neck Road, Great Neck Road, and Northern Boulevard, are characteristic of a busy suburban and urban approach. This means the road's personality is one of constant engagement with the surrounding environment, rather than a passive cruise.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Central Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 6 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 2.5 miles in near Great Neck Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 20.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Great Neck Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (Little Neck Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Great Neck Road
Turn sharp right onto Great Neck Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Little Neck Parkway
Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Ke...
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
16.8 mi into trip
|
~28m 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 Kings Point, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Central Parkway West along the way.
Grand Central Parkway West
5.4 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Middle Neck Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Little Neck Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Great Neck Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Church Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kings Point, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Wildwood Drive
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wildwood Drive
2
Turn right
36 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn left
43 ft
·
1 sec
4
Turn right onto Middle Neck Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Middle Neck Road
5
Turn sharp right onto Great Neck Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Neck Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Great Neck Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Great Neck Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn slight right onto NY 25A
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northern Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Little Neck Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right
266 ft
·
6 sec
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
11
Merge onto GCP
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
19
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
21
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
22
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
23
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
24
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
25
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
26
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
28
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Brooklyn on Friday
Local time
7:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
37m 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 Kings Point, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 20.9 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Central Parkway, Jackie Robinson Parkway, Middle Neck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Kings Point, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.44 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 20 decision points packed into just 20.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Great Neck Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (Little Neck Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kings Point, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Central Parkway West along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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