Origin
New York City, NY
Night in New York City on Wednesday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York City, NY to Bensonhurst, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from New York City, NY to Bensonhurst, NY covers 9.5 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chambers Street, Centre Street, Brooklyn Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.56 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
4.7 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 9.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chambers Street 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 New York City, NY to Bensonhurst, NY is easy. At 19m 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 New York City, NY to Bensonhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers Street | — | — |
| Centre Street | — | — |
| Brooklyn Bridge | — | — |
| I 278 | — | — |
| Cadman Plaza West | — | — |
| Old Fulton Street | — | — |
| Hicks Street | — | — |
| I 278 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chambers Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Bensonhurst, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
79 ft
·
11 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Chambers Street
3
Turn right onto Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Centre Street
4
Continue on Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Bridge
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
341 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
6
Turn right onto I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
253 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7
Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West
233 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cadman Plaza West
8
Continue on Old Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old Fulton Street
9
Turn left onto Hicks Street
315 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hicks Street
10
Continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
11
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
13
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
15
Turn right onto 10th Avenue
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
16
Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
McDonald Avenue
17
Turn slight right onto Bay Parkway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Bay Parkway
18
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 4.7 miles from New York City, NY, or about 9m 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 9.5 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.7 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bensonhurst, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving New York City, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New York City, NY
This is one driving day of about 9.5 miles and 19m.
At 9.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.7 mi from New York City, NY · 9m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.7 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bensonhurst, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bensonhurst, 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
$1.56 one way
$3.13 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Bensonhurst, NY
Night in Bensonhurst on Wednesday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
30 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
19m 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 New York City, NY to Bensonhurst, NY covers 9.5 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chambers Street, Centre Street, Brooklyn Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from New York City, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.56 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 New York City, NY to Bensonhurst, NY is easy. At 19m 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 New York City, NY to Bensonhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New York City, NY to Bensonhurst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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