Origin
Barnum Island, NY
Morning in Barnum Island on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barnum Island, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barnum Island, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
Barnum Island to Brooklyn is 20.6 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Sunrise Highway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, mostly on surface roads, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick hop between locations without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for a straightforward transit, ideal for a same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Belt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Long Beach Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Austin Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnum Island, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Beachview Avenue
245 ft
·
11 sec
·
Beachview Avenue
2
Turn right onto Audubon Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Audubon Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Austin Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Austin Boulevard
4
Continue on Long Beach Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Long Beach Road
5
Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue
200 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Centre Avenue
7
Turn left onto NY 27
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
9
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
13
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Boulevard
15
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Audubon Boulevard
Turn right onto Audubon Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
5
9.5 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.
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
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
14.2 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.78 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with about 23% on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 5.1 miles on Sunrise Highway before transitioning to other main roads like Belt Parkway and Linden Boulevard. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate through various urban and suburban environments on your way to Brooklyn.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near Audubon Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 20.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Audubon Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 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.
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 Barnum Island, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
9.3 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting in Barnum Island, NY
Full guide →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 36m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Sunrise Highway. 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: near the start (Audubon Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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