Trip from North New Hyde Park, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Drive Time

46m

Distance

18.3 mi

29 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Downtown Brooklyn, NY, NY

Photo: Cristian Pedroso

Trip Overview

The drive from North New Hyde Park, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 18.3 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lakeville Road, Hillside Avenue, Cross Island Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.98 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

9.1 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 18.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lakeville Road 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 North New Hyde Park, NY to Brooklyn, NY is easy. At 46m 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 North New Hyde Park, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lakeville Road Unavailable Refreshing
Hillside Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Cross Island Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
Cross Island Parkway South Unavailable Refreshing
Belt Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
North Conduit Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Linden Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Church Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Lakeville Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North New Hyde Park, NY and Brooklyn, NY.

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Start on the route

121 ft · 12 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Lakeville Road

128 ft · 5 sec · Lakeville Road
3

Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · Hillside Avenue
4

Turn left onto Cross Island Parkway

443 ft · 17 sec · Cross Island Parkway
5

Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Cross Island Parkway South
6

Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

3.3 mi · 4 min · Cross Island Parkway
7

Continue on Belt Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
8

Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
9

Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
10

Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

0.3 mi · 33 sec · North Conduit Avenue
11

Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
12

Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
13

Continue on Linden Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Linden Boulevard
14

Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
15

Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

256 ft · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue
16

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 9.1 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY, or about 23m 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 18.3 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 9.1 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North New Hyde Park, 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 North New Hyde Park, NY

This is one driving day of about 18.3 miles and 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North New Hyde Park, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.1 mi from North New Hyde Park, NY · 23m into the drive

Downtown Jamaica, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamaica, NY

9 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.

Popular next leg

Jamaica, NY to Brooklyn, NY

10.4 mi · 19m

Pacing Suggestions

East Flatbush, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamaica, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.1 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brooklyn, NY

The final approach into Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, 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

$2.98 one way

$5.96 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $3.23 $6.46
premium $4.88 $3.52 $7.04
diesel $5.64 $4.07 $8.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73
EV Truck/SUV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

North New Hyde Park, NY

Late night in North New Hyde Park on Sunday

Local time

12:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Late night in Brooklyn on Sunday

Local time

12:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live forecast

Along the Route

57°F

Jamaica, NY

9 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

11 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

46m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from North New Hyde Park, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 18.3 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lakeville Road, Hillside Avenue, Cross Island Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.98 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 North New Hyde Park, NY to Brooklyn, NY is easy. At 46m 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 North New Hyde Park, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North New Hyde Park, NY to Brooklyn, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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