Origin
Port Washington, NY
Evening in Port Washington on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Washington, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Washington, NY
Peter Olexa
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
Traveling from Port Washington to Brooklyn covers a modest 24 miles, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. You should plan for about 58 minutes of travel time, though local traffic can impact your arrival. With a fuel budget of just $4, this is an economical journey within the Northeast region. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you won't be dealing with high-speed highway travel. It is a straightforward commute that connects the suburban feel of Port Washington directly into the urban environment of Brooklyn. Keep in mind that this is a localized trip, so you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure to avoid the heaviest congestion.
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
11.1 miles from Port Washington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate through North Plandome Road, Plandome Road, and Northern Boulevard, which means you will spend 0% of your time on highways. Because the longest stretch of road is 0 miles on North Plandome Road, you should be prepared for frequent turns and constant adjustments behind the wheel. The road personality here is purely urban and suburban, requiring your full attention as you transition between neighborhoods. This isn't a route for cruise control; instead, it is a hands-on drive that demands focus on surface streets all the way to your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Central Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 6 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 around 2.8 miles in near NY 25A / Northern Boulevard.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 22.2 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: at 2.8 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
5.5 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the exit toward Little Neck Parkway, Douglaston Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 32
Toward Little Neck Parkway, Douglaston Parkway
6
6.7 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the ramp toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Ke...
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward East New York Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East New York Avenue
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Port Washington, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Central Parkway West along the way.
Grand Central Parkway West
6.7 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Plandome Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Community Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Plandome Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Church Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Little Neck Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Washington, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Murray Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Murray Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Plandome Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Plandome Road
3
Turn right onto Plandome Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Plandome Road
Use the none lane.
4
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Community Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Community Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Turn slight right
162 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
8
Merge onto I 495
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
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Long Island Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 32
Toward Little Neck Parkway, Douglaston Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Horace Harding Expressway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
11
Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Little Neck Parkway
12
Turn right
266 ft
·
6 sec
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
14
Merge onto GCP
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the none lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
22
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
24
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
25
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
Use the none lane.
26
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
27
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
28
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the none lane.
29
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
31
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this 24-mile trip is relatively short, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility. To make the most of your drive, try to avoid peak rush hours, as the reliance on local roads can lead to significant delays during busy times. You won't need to plan for any formal stops given the 58-minute duration, but keeping a small buffer in your schedule is wise for navigating the turns. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the transitions between North Plandome Road and Northern Boulevard, as navigation can be tricky with the frequent turns. Budgeting $4 for fuel is more than enough for this distance, allowing you to focus on the road ahead without worrying about mid-trip refueling.
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 11.1 miles from Port Washington, NY, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6 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 22.2 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.1 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
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 Port Washington, 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 Port Washington, NY
This is one driving day of about 22.2 miles and 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Washington, 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 Grand Central Parkway for about 6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.1 mi from Port Washington, NY · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.1 miles from Port Washington, 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
$3.61 one way
$7.23 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.88 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
40m 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 Port Washington, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 22.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Central Parkway, Jackie Robinson Parkway, Plandome Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Port Washington, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.61 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 24 significant decision points across 22.2 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: at 2.8 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Port Washington, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Central Parkway West along the way.
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