Drive Time
34m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
If you are planning a quick excursion from New York City to Roxbury, expect a short 14.2-mile journey that typically takes about 34 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, as the duration is minimal and requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is straightforward, with fuel costs estimated at just $2 for the entire run. Since both your start and end points are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the transit. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as an efficient connection between these two points in New York.
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
7.1 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With only 5% of your time spent on highways, the majority of your trip will be navigated via city arteries like Flatbush Avenue, Utica Avenue, and the Flatbush Avenue Extension. You will not find long, monotonous stretches here; in fact, your longest uninterrupted segment is just 4.6 miles on Flatbush Avenue. The road requires your full attention due to the frequent turns, making it feel more like a series of connected local segments than a traditional highway commute.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chambers Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 1.7 miles (Tillary Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Tillary Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue Extension
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Beach 181st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Between New York City, NY and Roxbury, NY, road signs point toward Fort Tilden and Breezy Point.
Fort Tilden
Breezy Point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Flatbush Avenue | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Utica Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Flatbush Avenue Extension | 1.7 mi | 5m |
| Brooklyn Bridge | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Church Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Rockaway Point Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Roxbury, NY.
Start on Broadway
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Continue on Brooklyn Bridge
Turn straight onto Adams Street
Turn left onto Tillary Street
Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue Extension
Continue on Grand Army Plaza
Turn straight
Turn straight onto Flatbush Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Turn right onto East 34th Street
Turn left onto Church Avenue
Turn right onto Utica Avenue
Turn slight left onto Flatbush Avenue
Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Rockaway Point Boulevard
Turn right onto Beach 181st Street
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Because this is such a brief 14.2-mile trip, you have significant flexibility in your departure time without worrying about fatigue. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops, though staying alert is essential given the turn-heavy nature of the route. Keep your eyes on the navigation, as the constant shifting between local roads like Utica Avenue and Flatbush Avenue can be tricky if you aren't paying attention. Since the fuel cost is a modest $2, you can easily manage the trip on a single tank. Treat this as a quick, direct transit rather than a multi-stop road trip to make the most of your time on the road.
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.
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 14.2 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.1 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roxbury, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New York City, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 14.2 miles and 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.1 mi from New York City, NY · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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.
A short stop after about 14.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 7.1 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Roxbury, 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 Roxbury, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.88 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
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: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in New York City on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Roxbury on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
East Flatbush, NY
7 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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