Borough Park, NY to Carmel, NY is 68.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes via I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Given its mostly highway profile and relatively short duration, this is a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a direct route without extensive city navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.4 miles from Borough Park, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 684
21.1 mi
24m
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi
23m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9.4 mi
15m
Stoneleigh Avenue
4.6 mi
8m
Whitestone Expressway
2.8 mi
3m
Northern Boulevard
2.5 mi
5m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
1m
NY 22
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 21.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Carmel, NY.
1
Start on 12th Avenue
0.2 mi·48 sec·12th Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto New Utrecht Avenue
0.3 mi·59 sec·New Utrecht Avenue
3
Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
0.8 mi·1 min·Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Caton Avenue
498 ft·19 sec·Caton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto NY 27 Truck
0.4 mi·44 sec·McDonald Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Terrace Place
0.2 mi·31 sec·Terrace Place
7
Turn left onto 18th Street
237 ft·14 sec·18th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway
9
Merge onto NY 27
1.0 mi·1 min·Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi·46 sec·NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
11
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi·39 sec·Gowanus Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
6.1 mi·10 min·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Exit 26Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
3.2 mi·5 min·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 41Toward NY 25A: Northern BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
258 ft·8 sec
Toward NY 25A EastUse the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
2.5 mi·5 min·Northern Boulevard
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 678: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Whitestone BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Merge onto Whitestone Expressway
2.8 mi·3 min·Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi·1 min·Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
20
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi·1 min·Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on HR
16 mi·23 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi·2 min
Exit 16AToward I 684 North: BrewsterUse the slight left lane.
23
Merge onto I 684
21 mi·24 min·I 684
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 7Toward NY 116: Purdys, SomersUse the right lane.
25
Turn right onto NY 116
296 ft·9 sec·State Highway 116
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto NY 22; NY 116
290 ft·7 sec·State Highway 22
Use the left lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 22
1.2 mi·2 min·NY 22
28
At end of road, turn left onto NY 22
0.6 mi·1 min·Croton Falls Road
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on NY 22
523 ft·12 sec·Warner Drive
30
Continue on NY 22
476 ft·14 sec·Front Street
31
Turn left onto Croton Falls Road
0.1 mi·17 sec·Croton Falls Road
32
Turn right onto US 202
512 ft·11 sec·Somerstown Turnpike
33
Turn left onto Stoneleigh Avenue
4.6 mi·8 min·Stoneleigh Avenue
34
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 35
257 ft·8 sec·Stoneleigh Avenue
35
Turn left onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·Brewster Road
36
At end of road, turn right onto NY 52
0.6 mi·1 min·Gleneida Avenue
Use the right lane.
37
Turn left
107 ft·7 sec
38
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour 45 minute drive, leaving Borough Park in the morning, perhaps between 9 AM and 11 AM, should help you avoid the worst of rush hour traffic. Since the total distance is under 70 miles, you likely won't need many stops, but there are ample opportunities for fuel and rest along the Hutchinson River Parkway and I 684. This short distance means you have flexibility; you can easily adjust your departure time or make an impromptu stop if needed. Keep an eye out for transitions between the parkway and the interstate, as these can sometimes require quick lane changes.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.4 miles from Borough Park, NY, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.4 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carmel, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Borough Park, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Borough Park, NY
This is one driving day of about 68.8 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Borough Park, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 21.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 60.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
3.9 mi into trip|~8m 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
13.3 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
8
13.5 mi into trip|~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 25A East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 25A East
8
37.7 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
8
60.3 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward NY 116: Purdys, Somers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NY 116: Purdys, Somers
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.32 one way
$22.65 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$12.25
$24.49
premium
$4.92
$13.33
$26.67
diesel
$5.61
$15.19
$30.38
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.6
0
$7.22
$3.30
Efficient EV
17.2
0
$6.02
$2.75
EV Truck/SUV
27.5
0
$9.63
$4.40
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 16, 2026
Origin
Borough Park, NY
Late night
in Borough Park on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Carmel, NY
Late night
in Carmel on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Mount Vernon, NY
34 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
1h 45m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on the highway, with 79% of the 68.8 miles on major roads like the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and I 684. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 21.1 miles on I 684. Expect typical highway driving, including merging onto and exiting the parkways and interstate.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on I 684.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.8 miles you will encounter 29 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Borough Park, NY and Carmel, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport and Somers.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 68.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on I 684. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Carmel, 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 3.9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Governors Island 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 Carmel, NY before heading back.
