Origin
Bergen Beach, NY
Morning in Bergen Beach on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bergen Beach, NY to New York City, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bergen Beach, NY
Sarah O'Shea
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Bergen Beach, NY to New York City, NY is 12.1 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Ralph Avenue and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, direct trip within New York, making it a simple point-to-point journey for any day of the week. The drive is primarily on main roads and expressways, offering a straightforward commute rather than a scenic adventure. It's perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the urban landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Church Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Parkside Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ralph Avenue
— 2.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bergen Beach, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on East 72nd Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 72nd Street
2
Turn left onto Avenue T
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Avenue T
3
Turn slight right onto Veterans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
4
Turn right onto East 64th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
East 64th Street
5
Turn right onto Ralph Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Ralph Avenue
6
Turn left onto Church Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Avenue
7
Turn right onto East 35th Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 35th Street
8
Turn left onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
9
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Caton Avenue
10
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Saint Pauls Place
11
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Parkside Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
266 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
13
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
16
Merge onto NY 27
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
18
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
19
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.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 28B
Toward Brooklyn Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Bridge
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto Reade Street
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Reade Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto Broadway
139 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
25
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Ocean Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway Nor...
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NY 27
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27 toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
9
8.4 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
10.5 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
11.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Reade Street
Turn left onto Reade Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:37 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
3 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
27m 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 route presents a mixed drive, with 37% of it on highways, including the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Prospect Expressway. You'll experience stretches of urban driving on Ralph Avenue, with the longest continuous section spanning 2.2 miles. The road character shifts from local streets to faster-paced expressway driving as you progress towards your destination. Expect typical city traffic patterns mixed with the efficiency of expressway travel.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on Ralph Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 6 miles in near Ocean Parkway.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 12.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (Ocean Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (NY 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 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 Bergen Beach, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Prospect Expressway North and Bronx.
Prospect Expressway North
6 mi in
|
~14m
|
via Ocean Parkway
Bronx
7.6 mi in
|
~17m
|
via NY 27
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 27m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). 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 2.2 miles on Ralph Avenue. 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: at 6 miles (Ocean Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (NY 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 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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