Origin
Roxbury, NY
Late night in Roxbury on Saturday
Local time
5:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roxbury, 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
20m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roxbury, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
Roxbury, NY to Brooklyn, NY is 8.7 miles and takes about 20m via Flatbush Avenue, Utica Avenue, and Church Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip connects two points within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's more about navigating city streets than covering long distances. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit when you need to get from one part of the city to another efficiently.
About the Cities
Starting in Roxbury, NY
Full guide →Founded 1799
Roxbury (New York) is a town at the eastern end of Delaware County, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Woodchuck Lodge — historic house in New York, United States
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 20m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only a 10% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles along Flatbush Avenue. You'll primarily be navigating through urban streets, indicated by the mention of Flatbush Avenue, Utica Avenue, and Church Avenue as main roads. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals, as this isn't a high-speed highway journey. The character of the drive is distinctly local and requires attention to navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Flatbush Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Beach 181st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Rockaway Point Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Beach 181st Street
Turn left onto Beach 181st Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Rockaway Point Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Rockaway Point Boulevard
Navigation decision point
8
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Marine Parkway Bridge, Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Marine Parkway Bridge, Brooklyn
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Nostrand Avenue
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Flatbush Avenue | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Utica Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Church Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Rockaway Point Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Beach 181st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nostrand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Flatbush Avenue
— 3.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxbury, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on this road
270 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
218 ft
·
23 sec
3
Turn left onto Beach 181st Street
376 ft
·
31 sec
·
Beach 181st Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Rockaway Point Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockaway Point Boulevard
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward Marine Parkway Bridge, Brooklyn
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn straight onto Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on Flatbush Avenue
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn slight right onto Utica Avenue
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Utica Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
10
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.86 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Late night in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
5:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Roxbury, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 8.7 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Flatbush Avenue, Utica Avenue, Church Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Roxbury, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.43 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Beach 181st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Rockaway Point Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Roxbury, NY to Brooklyn, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton 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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