Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Douglaston, NY
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Borough Park to Douglaston is 19.7 miles and takes about 39m via Jackie Robinson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick trip, primarily on parkways, making it a convenient option for a short journey. You'll find the highway share is around 63%, so expect a good amount of faster-paced driving. This route is best suited for those looking for an efficient way to get from one part of the city to another without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 5 mi | 9m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Church Avenue | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Douglaston Parkway | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| 14th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East New York Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Douglaston, 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
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
Turn left onto JR
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto GCP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn left onto Douglaston Parkway
Continue on Douglaston Parkway
Turn right onto Poplar Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.3 — 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 Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Winchester Boulevard, Alley Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Winchester Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.24 one way
$6.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Borough Park on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in Douglaston on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 route offers a highway-focused drive, with 63% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 5 miles on the Jackie Robinson Parkway, which sets the pace for much of the trip. While primarily parkway, the inclusion of Church Avenue suggests some transitions to more local road conditions. The overall character is one of steady progress, designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination promptly.
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 0.1 miles in near 52nd Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (52nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Borough Park, NY and Douglaston, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island and Alley Park.
Grand Central Parkway East
Eastern Long Island
Alley Park
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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.
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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