Origin
Shirley, NY
Afternoon in Shirley on Monday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shirley, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
59.9 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
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6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shirley, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
Traveling from Shirley to Brooklyn spans 61.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes. This trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via NY 27 West, Sunrise Highway, and the Belt Parkway West. With a fuel cost of approximately $10, it remains a budget-friendly route for those moving between these two Northeast locations. Expect a straightforward transition from the quieter eastern reaches of Long Island into the dense, urban environment of Brooklyn.
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
30 miles from Shirley, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate cruise, this route features no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, with 0 miles clocked on NY 27 West as a single continuous segment. Because the highway share is 0%, you should anticipate frequent lane changes and navigating through various local traffic patterns. The road personality shifts from suburban thoroughfares to the more congested, winding nature of the parkway system as you approach the city. You will find that the lack of long highway stretches keeps the pace dynamic and requires constant adjustment to changing road conditions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 48.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 59.9 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 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the exit toward NY 27 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
6
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
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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
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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 Along This Route
On the drive from Shirley, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
48.6 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 48.1 mi | 1h 4m |
| Belt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| William Floyd Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Nostrand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 48.1 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shirley, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on CR 46
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
William Floyd Parkway
Toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading River
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
3
Merge onto NY 27
48 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
9
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Boulevard
11
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 32 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Since there are no designated stops required for such a short journey, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to pause for rest. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before setting off, though $10 should be sufficient to cover your transit needs. To make the most of this trip, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure your time on the Belt Parkway West remains as smooth as possible. Since this is a turn-heavy route, having a reliable navigation system ready before you pull out of Shirley will help you navigate the local road transitions with ease.
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 miles from Shirley, NY, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.1 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 59.9 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30 miles or 40m 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 9m
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 Shirley, 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 Shirley, NY
This is one driving day of about 59.9 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shirley, 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 Sunrise Highway for about 48.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Shirley, NY · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 59.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Shirley, 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
$9.75 one way
$19.50 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $10.57 | $21.13 |
| premium | $4.88 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.83 |
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.
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Monday
Local time
3:04 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
9 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
1h 25m 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 Shirley, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway, Linden Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 miles from Shirley, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.75 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 11 significant decision points across 59.9 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 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Shirley, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
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