Origin
Bath Beach, NY
Morning in Bath Beach on Tuesday
Local time
9:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bath Beach, NY to New York City, 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
19m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bath Beach, NY
Sarah O'Shea
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Bath Beach, NY to New York City, NY is 9.9 miles and takes about 19m via Gowanus Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and straightforward path, this route is ideal for a quick transit. It's a highly urban drive, so expect city traffic and a focus on getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this for a necessary commute or a simple transfer between locations within the city.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| 86th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 18th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Reade Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Benson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gowanus Expressway
— 4.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bath Beach, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Benson Avenue
251 ft
·
11 sec
·
Benson Avenue
2
Turn right onto 18th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
18th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 86th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
86th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 278 East: Manhattan, Queens
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 278
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 28B
Toward Brooklyn Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Bridge
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Reade Street
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Reade Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Broadway
139 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
13
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
18th Avenue
Turn right onto 18th Avenue
Navigation decision point
9
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
9
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28B
Toward Brooklyn Bridge
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Reade Street
Turn left onto Reade Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.26 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
9:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
13 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
19m 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 primarily highway-focused, with 63% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Gowanus Expressway, including a continuous stretch of 4.1 miles. The route utilizes key arteries like the Gowanus Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, and 86th Street, indicating a fast-paced urban transit. Expect a driving experience dominated by highway conditions, designed for moving traffic between different parts of the city.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Gowanus Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Gowanus Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 18th Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 9.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (18th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Bath Beach, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Queens and Bronx.
Queens
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
Bronx
1.8 mi in
|
~4m
About the Cities
Arriving in New York City, NY
Full guide →“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
- • Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
- • National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
- • Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
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 19m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Gowanus 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 New York City, 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 (18th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Castle Clinton National Monument (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 New York City, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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