Origin
Syosset, NY
Evening in Syosset on Sunday
Local time
8:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Syosset, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
48m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Syosset, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
Traveling from Syosset to Brooklyn covers approximately 29.8 miles within the Northeast region, serving as a straightforward transition from Long Island suburbia into the heart of New York City. You should anticipate a travel time of roughly 1 hour and 2 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of $5, the journey is quite economical for a solo driver or a small group. Because the route consists entirely of local roads, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate travel, though traffic volume can fluctuate significantly depending on the time of day. This drive is best viewed as a functional connection between regions rather than a scenic tour, so plan accordingly to ensure your arrival aligns with your city schedule.
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
14.9 miles from Syosset, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through various residential and commercial corridors. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be interacting frequently with local intersections and stop-and-go traffic patterns rather than cruising at high speeds. The character of the road is consistently technical, requiring you to stay alert for frequent turns and shifting lane conditions. Unlike highway-heavy trips, there is no single longest stretch of open road, meaning the experience is defined by constant movement rather than long periods of steady driving. You will notice the environment shifting from the quieter streets of Syosset to the increasingly dense urban grid as you approach your Brooklyn destination.
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.
Grand Central Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Long Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 29.7 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 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
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 36
Toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward N West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward N West: New York
7
20.5 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
25.6 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
6
28.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Utica Avenue
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Syosset, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward N West: New York along the way.
N West: New York
10.9 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Long Island Expressway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Underhill Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Church Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syosset, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Berry Hill Road
341 ft
·
10 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
Use the none lane.
2
Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue
404 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Underhill Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Underhill Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto NY 25
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the none lane.
5
Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Store Hill Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
7
Merge onto I 495
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 36
Toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on North Service Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Service Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward N West: New York
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto N
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on GCP
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the none lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
21
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
23
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
24
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
Use the none lane.
25
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
26
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
27
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the none lane.
28
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
30
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of this 29.8-mile drive, your departure timing is the most critical factor in managing your total travel duration. Aim to avoid peak commuting hours to prevent the 1 hour and 2 minute estimate from ballooning due to dense city traffic. Since the trip is short, you have the advantage of total flexibility, allowing you to head out whenever it best suits your itinerary without needing to schedule rest stops. Keep your $5 fuel budget in mind, but ensure your vehicle is ready for stop-and-go conditions, which can be tougher on fuel efficiency than highway driving. A specific tip for this route is to keep your GPS active at all times, as the turn-heavy local layout can be easy to misinterpret without real-time navigation assistance.
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 14.9 miles from Syosset, NY, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7 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 29.7 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.9 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
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 Syosset, 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 Syosset, NY
This is one driving day of about 29.7 miles and 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Syosset, 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 7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.9 mi from Syosset, NY · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 29.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.9 miles from Syosset, 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
$4.84 one way
$9.67 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| premium | $4.88 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.20
Jericho Turnpike
(2.9 mi)
$0.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
8:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
57°F
Jamaica, NY
15 mi in
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
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
48m 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 Syosset, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 29.7 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Central Parkway, Long Island Expressway, Jackie Robinson Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Syosset, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.84 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 21 significant decision points across 29.7 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 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Syosset, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward N West: New York along the way.
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