Atlantic Beach to Brooklyn is 16.4 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Nassau Expressway and Linden Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that mostly uses major roads, making it an easy option for a short hop. You'll find it's a practical route for getting from one area to another without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Nassau Expressway
4.3 mi
7m
Linden Boulevard
3.8 mi
6m
Rockaway Boulevard
2.5 mi
6m
Belt Parkway
1.9 mi
2m
Church Avenue
1.7 mi
4m
North Conduit Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Park Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Rockaway Turnpike
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Nassau Expressway
— 4.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Jefferson Boulevard
0.1 mi·32 sec·Jefferson Boulevard
2
Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi·56 sec·Jefferson Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Park Street
0.4 mi·39 sec·Park Street
4
Continue on Nassau Expressway
3.0 mi·5 min·Nassau Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
0.3 mi·46 sec·Rockaway Turnpike
6
Continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.5 mi·6 min·Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto NY 878
1.3 mi·2 min·Nassau Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano BridgeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto BP
1.9 mi·2 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 17WToward North Conduit AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi·1 min·North Conduit Avenue
12
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi·4 min·Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi·1 min·Linden Boulevard
14
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi·4 min·Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft·8 sec·Nostrand Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Park Street
Turn left onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
8
7.8 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
8.1 mi into trip|~16m in|BP / Belt Parkway
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.9 mi into trip|~19m 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
4
16.4 mi into trip|~31m in|Nostrand Avenue
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.33 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$2.88
$5.77
premium
$4.87
$3.14
$6.28
diesel
$5.40
$3.49
$6.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
4.9
0
$1.72
$0.79
Efficient EV
4.1
0
$1.43
$0.66
EV Truck/SUV
6.6
0
$2.30
$1.05
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 26, 2026
Origin
Atlantic Beach, NY
Morning
in Atlantic Beach on Sunday
Local time
8:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Rain Showers
NE 17 mph93% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Morning
in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
8:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Rain Showers
NE 10 mph96% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
1 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
31m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a mixed bag, with about 40% of it on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on the Nassau Expressway, covering 4.3 miles. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface roads as you progress toward Brooklyn. The presence of Nassau Expressway suggests you'll experience some urban merging and exit patterns typical of a metropolitan area.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Nassau Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Park Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 16.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Atlantic Beach, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Nassau Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brooklyn, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn, NY before heading back.
