Origin
Massapequa Park, NY
Late night in Massapequa Park on Friday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Massapequa Park, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Massapequa Park, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
This 27.1-mile drive from Massapequa Park, NY, to Brooklyn, NY, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 40 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes Sunrise Highway and the Belt Parkway, with a portion on Linden Boulevard, making it a relatively simple navigation. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion and doesn't require an overnight stay. The drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a familiar local feel throughout.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 27.1-mile journey, with only 17% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.5 miles on Sunrise Highway. This means you'll be navigating a mix of local roads and some faster parkway sections, requiring your attention for frequent turns and traffic lights. The character of the drive shifts as you move from the more suburban feel of Sunrise Highway to the parkway environment, demanding an adaptable driving style.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Park Boulevard.
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 10 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Park Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Park Boulevard
Turn left onto Park Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Turn right onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
20.6 mi into trip
|
~28m 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 Massapequa Park, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
15.7 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 15.5 mi | 20m |
| Belt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Park Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Nostrand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Clark Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 15.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Massapequa Park, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Clark Boulevard
59 ft
·
8 sec
·
Clark Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Park Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto NY 27
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
9
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Boulevard
11
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.82 | $9.65 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
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
Late night in Brooklyn on Friday
Local time
1:58 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 Massapequa Park, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 27.1 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway, Linden Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Massapequa Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.46 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 10 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Park Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Massapequa Park, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
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