Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Borough Park, NY
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Cypress Hills, NY
Mike van Schoonderwalt
Borough Park, NY to Cypress Hills, NY is 7.5 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Church Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 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 local road focus, it's an easy same-day journey. Expect a straightforward drive that navigates city streets without significant highway time. This route is ideal for a quick local transfer or as part of a larger exploration of the area.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Avenue | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| 14th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fulton Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East New York Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Howard Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 52nd Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Cypress Hills, NY.
Start on 12th Avenue
Turn right onto 52nd Street
Turn left onto 14th Avenue
Continue on Church Avenue
Turn left onto Kings Highway
Continue on Tapscott Street
Continue on Howard Avenue
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
Turn right onto Dean Street
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
Turn slight right onto Fulton Street
Turn right onto Hendrix Street
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
Turn right onto Van Siclen Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 52nd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 14th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Van Siclen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Borough Park on Tuesday
Local time
2:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Cypress Hills on Tuesday
Local time
2:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is primarily a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 9% highway share. You'll be navigating city streets for most of the 7.5 miles, with the longest stretch on Church Avenue measuring 3.2 miles. The route involves frequent turns and changes in direction as you make your way through neighborhoods. Expect typical urban driving conditions, including traffic lights and intersections. The drive feels more like a series of connected local roads than a continuous highway journey.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 52nd Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (52nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (14th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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