Origin
Bayside, NY
Morning in Bayside on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayside, 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
28m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayside, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 16.2 miles, this quick trip from Bayside to Brooklyn is an ideal day outing that won’t require an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about 43 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly manageable commute within the Northeast region. With a fuel cost estimate of only $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for your local travels. Since the journey is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. It serves as a straightforward connection between two distinct New York neighborhoods without the need for complex logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Clearview Expressway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Church Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 35th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jackie Robinson Parkway
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayside, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on 210th Street
50 ft
·
6 sec
·
210th Street
2
Turn right onto 35th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
35th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 206th Street
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
206th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 295 South: Clearview Expressway, Hillside Avenue
5
Merge onto I 295
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 1
Toward Grand Central Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto GCP
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
16
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
18
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
19
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
20
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
22
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
25
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Grand Central Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward Grand Central Parkway
9
3.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy 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 Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Ke...
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
12 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
14.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Utica Avenue
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.30 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
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.
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 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
2 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
28m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the urban landscape. You will primarily utilize 35th Avenue, 206th Street, and I-295 South to make your way toward your destination. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you won't encounter long, monotonous stretches of open road. Instead, the character of this drive is defined by frequent turns and navigating local infrastructure. Prepare for a steady, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Jackie Robinson Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jackie Robinson Parkway and Grand Central Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
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 19 decision points packed into just 16.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Bayside, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Central Parkway West along the way.
Grand Central Parkway West
3.3 mi in
|
~4m
About the Cities
Starting in Bayside, 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 28m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Jackie Robinson Parkway. 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 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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