Origin
Oakwood, NY
Afternoon in Oakwood on Friday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakwood, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakwood, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Oakwood, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 12 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hylan Boulevard, Fort Hamilton Parkway, Church Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on Hylan Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Oakwood, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 12 miles and takes about 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hylan Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hylan 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 13 decision points packed into just 12 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hylan Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (Steuben Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
|
Hylan Boulevard
Turn left onto Hylan Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Steuben Street
Turn left onto Steuben Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brook...
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 278 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward I 278 East
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
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 Oakwood, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Upper Level along the way.
Upper Level
4.2 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 278
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hylan Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 9m |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 2 mi | 4m |
| Church Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Steuben Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 39th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hylan Boulevard
— 3.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Hylan Boulevard
3.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Hylan Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left onto Steuben Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Steuben Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Hylan Boulevard
512 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hylan Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Narrows Road South
147 ft
·
3 sec
·
Narrows Road South
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 278
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
9
Continue on I 278
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
10
Continue on I 278
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 18
Toward I 278 East
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right
145 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
14
Turn straight onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto 39th Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
39th Street
16
Turn left onto 14th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
14th Avenue
17
Continue on Church Avenue
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.98 one way
$3.95 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Friday
Local time
4:23 PM
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
2 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
27m 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 Oakwood, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 12 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hylan Boulevard, Fort Hamilton Parkway, Church Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Oakwood, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.98 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 12 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hylan Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (Steuben Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Oakwood, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Upper Level along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Castle Clinton National Monument, Governors Island National Monument and Statue Of Liberty National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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