The drive from Selden, NY to Borough Park, NY covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Middle Country Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on Southern State Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.06 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.
Midpoint
30.5 miles from Selden, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 43m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 61.1 miles, with most of the trip on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.4 miles on Southern State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 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 25.4 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 9.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.1 miles you will encounter 22 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 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles (NY 111 / Wheeler Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
9.3 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
6
9.9 mi into trip|~16m in|NY 111 / Wheeler Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111 / Wheeler Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
19.4 mi into trip|~29m in|SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
45.9 mi into trip|~1h 2m 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.
7
51.2 mi into trip|~1h 10m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Selden, NY and Borough Park, NY, road signs point toward Islip, Smithtown and So: New York.
Islip
9.3 mi in|~14m
Smithtown
9.3 mi in|~14m
So: New York
15.2 mi in|~24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi
32m
Belt Parkway
6.5 mi
9m
Middle Country Road
5.5 mi
8m
Linden Boulevard
4.4 mi
6m
Heckscher State Parkway
3.9 mi
4m
Smithtown Bypass
3.8 mi
6m
Islip Avenue
2.2 mi
3m
Wheeler Road
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 25.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selden, NY and Borough Park, NY.
1
Start on NY 25
5.5 mi·8 min·Middle Country Road
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto NY 347
3.8 mi·6 min·Smithtown Bypass
3
Take the exit
380 ft·16 sec
Toward Route 111, Islip, SmithtownUse the right lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 111
0.5 mi·46 sec·Hauppauge Boulevard
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 111; CR 76
421 ft·8 sec·Townline Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111
1.6 mi·2 min·Wheeler Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 111
1.5 mi·2 min·Joshuas Path
8
Continue on NY 111
2.2 mi·3 min·Islip Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward SO: New York
10
Merge onto H
3.9 mi·4 min·Heckscher State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on SO
0.1 mi·9 sec·Southern State Parkway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
25 mi·32 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
13
Continue on BP
1.3 mi·1 min·Belt Parkway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi·3 min·Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi·4 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 17WToward North Conduit AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi·1 min·North Conduit Avenue
18
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi·4 min·Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi·1 min·Linden Boulevard
20
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.5 mi·3 min·Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto East 35th Street
0.1 mi·36 sec·East 35th Street
22
Turn left onto NY 27
0.6 mi·55 sec·Linden Boulevard
23
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.4 mi·40 sec·Caton Avenue
24
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi·51 sec·Saint Pauls Place
25
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi·53 sec·Parkside Avenue
26
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
266 ft·5 sec·Fort Hamilton Parkway
27
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft·0 sec·Fort Hamilton Parkway
28
Keep slight left at fork onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
1.4 mi·2 min·Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn left onto New Utrecht Avenue
0.3 mi·59 sec·New Utrecht Avenue
Use the left lane.
30
Turn slight right onto 12th Avenue
0.2 mi·46 sec·12th Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
12th Avenue
Trip Plan
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 30.5 miles from Selden, NY, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.4 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 13 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.5 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Borough Park, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Selden, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Selden, NY
This is one driving day of about 61.1 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Selden, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 25.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from Selden, NY
· 43m into the drive
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Selden, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Borough Park, NY
The final approach into Borough Park, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 58.9
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 58.9
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 58.9
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 61.1
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 56.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.06 one way
$20.11 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$10.88
$21.75
premium
$4.92
$11.84
$23.68
diesel
$5.61
$13.49
$26.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.3
0
$6.42
$2.93
Efficient EV
15.3
0
$5.35
$2.44
EV Truck/SUV
24.4
0
$8.55
$3.91
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Selden, NY
Morning
in Selden on Saturday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Borough Park, NY
Morning
in Borough Park on Saturday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
6 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
1h 31m 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 Selden, NY to Borough Park, NY covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Middle Country Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.5 miles from Selden, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.06 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 61.1 miles you will encounter 22 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 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles (NY 111 / Wheeler Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Selden, NY and Borough Park, NY, road signs point toward Islip, Smithtown and So: New York.
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.
