Origin
Plainedge, NY
Morning in Plainedge on Saturday
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9:43 AM
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Current temp
45°F
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Trip from Plainedge, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plainedge, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Plainedge, NY to Brooklyn, NY is 27.9 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily on major parkways within New York. You'll stay within the Northeast region, moving from one suburban area to a major urban borough. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick relocation or a straightforward commute, requiring minimal planning.
About the Cities
Arriving in Brooklyn, NY
Full guide →Founded 1634
Brooklyn, the "Borough of Homes and Churches," is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It used to be a separate city, and still feels much like one. It has about 2.5 million inhabitants. If separated from the rest of New York City, Brooklyn would be the 4th most populous American city. Brooklyn is on the westernmost point of Long Island and shares a land boundary with Queens, which partially encircles Brooklyn to the north, east and south; Manhattan lies across the East River to the west and north of Brooklyn, and Staten Island is across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the southwest. Brooklyn is enjoying a period of growth and affluence not seen since before World War II. The Brooklyn Academy of Music boasts world-class theater performances, and the nearby Barclays Center is the home of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets.
Top landmarks
- • Brooklyn Bridge — bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
- • Brooklyn Museum — art museum in Brooklyn, New York
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 73% of it on major parkways. You can expect a largely uninterrupted driving experience, with the longest stretch covering 13.8 miles on the Southern State Parkway. The drive progresses from the Southern State Parkway onto the Belt Parkway, offering a consistent highway feel for the majority of the 27.9-mile journey. The character is that of a typical urban/suburban parkway commute.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Iris Place.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 27.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Iris Place): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Iris Place
Turn left onto Iris Place
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| Belt Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Hicksville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nostrand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Iris Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 13.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainedge, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Hicksville Road
410 ft
·
23 sec
·
Hicksville Road
2
Turn left onto Iris Place
38 ft
·
3 sec
·
Iris Place
3
Turn right onto NY 107
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hicksville Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SO West: New York
5
Merge onto SO
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
11
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Boulevard
13
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.59 one way
$9.19 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
9:43 AM
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
4 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
41m 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 Plainedge, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 27.9 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Linden Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 miles from Plainedge, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.59 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 11 decision points packed into just 27.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Iris Place): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Plainedge, NY to Brooklyn, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. 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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