Origin
New York City, NY
Afternoon in New York City on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York City, NY to Kensington, NY
Drive Time
14m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Kensington, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from New York City, NY to Kensington, NY covers 6.7 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, NY 27, Brooklyn Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.9 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.09 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
3.4 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 14m highway drive covering 6.7 miles, with most of the trip on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and NY 27. The longest continuous stretch is about 1.9 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 1.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
62 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
52 ft
Total Descent
62 ft
Highest Point
62 ft
~1.4 mi in
Elevation Range
52 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and NY 27. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chambers Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 6.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Chambers Street
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
1.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadma...
7
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Hicks Street
Turn left onto Hicks Street toward Brooklyn-Queens Expressway west
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Brooklyn-Queens Expressway west
7
4.2 mi into trip
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~9m in
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NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Towns Along This Route
Between New York City, NY and Kensington, NY, road signs point toward Cadman Plaza West and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West.
Cadman Plaza West
1.3 mi in
|
~3m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.6 mi in
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~4m
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via Hicks Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| NY 27 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Caton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chambers Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 1.9 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Kensington, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
79 ft
·
10 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Chambers Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn right onto Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Bridge
5
Take the exit
343 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right
254 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7
Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West
232 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cadman Plaza West
8
Continue on Old Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Fulton Street
9
Turn left onto Hicks Street
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hicks Street
Toward Brooklyn-Queens Expressway west
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
11
Merge onto I 278
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
13
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Caton Avenue
16
Turn right onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Turner Place
427 ft
·
26 sec
·
Turner Place
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Stratford Road
278 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stratford Road
19
Turn left onto Albemarle Road
452 ft
·
27 sec
·
Albemarle Road
20
Arrive at destination
Albemarle Road
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 3.4 miles from New York City, NY, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1.9 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 6.7 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.4 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kensington, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New York City, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New York City, NY
This is one driving day of about 6.7 miles and 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New York City, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway for about 1.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.4 mi from New York City, NY · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
3 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 6.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.4 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kensington, NY
The final approach into Kensington, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kensington, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.09 one way
$2.18 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
| premium | $4.88 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Kensington, NY
Afternoon in Kensington on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
N 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
16 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
14m 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 New York City, NY to Kensington, NY covers 6.7 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, NY 27, Brooklyn Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 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 $1.09 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 6.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New York City, NY and Kensington, NY, road signs point toward Cadman Plaza West and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West.
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