Trip from Port Washington, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Drive Time

58m

Distance

24 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Port Washington, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 24 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Plandome Road, Plandome Road, Northern Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.79 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

12 miles from Port Washington, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 24 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Plandome Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Plandome Road	0 mi	0m
Plandome Road	0 mi	0m
Northern Boulevard	0 mi	0m
Community Drive	0 mi	0m
I 495 West	0 mi	0m
Long Island Expressway	0 mi	0m
Little Neck Parkway	0 mi	0m
Horace Harding Expressway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North Plandome Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Murray Avenue

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Turn left onto North Plandome Road

3

Turn right onto Plandome Road

4

At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Boulevard

5

Turn left onto Community Drive

6

Turn slight right

7

Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: New York

8

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

9

Take the exit slight right toward Little Neck Parkway, Douglaston Parkway

10

Continue on Horace Harding Expressway

11

Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway

12

Turn right

13

Take the ramp left toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

14

Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

15

Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn

16

Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

17

Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

18

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

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Continue on East New York Avenue

20

Continue on Pacific Street

21

Turn left onto Sackman Street

22

Turn right onto East New York Avenue

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Turn left onto Howard Avenue

24

Continue on Tapscott Street

25

Continue on Kings Highway

26

Turn slight right

27

Turn straight onto Kings Highway

28

Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

29

Turn left onto Utica Avenue

30

Turn right onto Church Avenue

31

Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

32

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 12 miles from Port Washington, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 12 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Port Washington, NY

This is one driving day of about 24 miles and 58m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Richmond Hill, NY

12 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

Richmond Hill, NY to Brooklyn, NY

8.5 mi · 30m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12 mi from Port Washington, NY

Jamaica, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Richmond Hill, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12 miles from Port Washington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$3.79	$7.58
midgrade	$4.48	$4.23	$8.47
premium	$4.86	$4.59	$9.19
diesel	$4.69	$4.44	$8.87

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Port Washington, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 24 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Plandome Road, Plandome Road, Northern Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12 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 $3.79 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.